used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
(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 But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
any thing at all
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
demonstratorsnounUS /ˈdemənstreɪtərz/
plural of “demonstrator” — a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
divisible by two
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
made afraid
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
FRU
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From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
gropesnounUS /ɡroʊps/
plural of “grope” — the act of groping; and instance of groping
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
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 As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
for more time
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
not any; not one
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
Norby's
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From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
on one occasion
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
a human being
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
cut with a saw
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
carry out
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
the act of testing something
From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
WANGEN
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From this reading FRU WANGEN had been impatient for the demonstration to take place.
Wangen's
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From this reading As the trial approached, Wangen's fear of being left to stand alone became greater and greater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
at the time that
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
which person or people
From this reading The means that she had despised in her husband, she herself now felt a sudden desire to resort to, like a person in despair, who gropes about for anything he can lay hands on.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was witnesses that he must have, and now he no longer relied upon witnesses, for he had a suspicion that every one hated him.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But after the day when the consul had secretly made the demonstrators drunk, so that they frightened the whole district with their behaviour, both Wangen and his wife saw that these allies of theirs had once more injured their cause; for the whole district was quite sure that Wangen was at the back of it all, and even Norby's worst enemies began to feel sympathy for him and to turn from Wangen.
