Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

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From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

(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 reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

in addition

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

rid of obstructions

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

being joined in close association

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

divisible by two

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

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

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

set up or found

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

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From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

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

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

of very great significance

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

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

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

not often

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

exercising power or authority

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

the rays of the sun

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The reigning duke was, above all things, an ardent and keen sportsman, and he rarely missed a few days of sport at this season.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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From this reading Suitable quarters had to be found in Waldhofen, and that little town was in a state of pleasurable excitement in consequence.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Prince Adelsberg, besides being the owner of the adjoining estate and castle, was also connected in some way with nearly all the families forming the ducal suite, and could not of course neglect them.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Now when he was coming for several weeks, and was bringing with him such a large suite, it was found that Fürstenstein, notwithstanding its size, could not accommodate them all.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

at the time that

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

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

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading There was life and animation and excitement upon that momentous day when the duke and duchess, with their numerous retinue, were expected at Fürstenstein; even the old forest, which had been witness to so many magnificent hunts in its time, put on its warmest colors, and showed in the clear sunlight its deepest reds and most vivid greens.