Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

capable of being reached

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

matters of personal concern

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

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

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

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

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

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From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

have

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

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From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

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From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

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From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

the domain controlled by a duke or duchess

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

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

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

a point or extent in space

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

a person who makes things

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

an officious annoying person who interferes with others

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

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

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

territory ruled by a prince

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

on the contrary

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

express in words

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, I can not distinctly recall the exact location of the Grand Duchy of Barscheit or of the neighboring principality of Doppelkinn.

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

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

the act of using

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

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

From this reading Barscheit was known among her sister states as "the meddler," the "maker of trouble," and the duke as "Old Grumpy"--_Brummbaer_.

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

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

in or at the place that

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

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From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

which person or people

From this reading Author of The Puppet Crown, The Grey Cloak, The Man on the Box It is rather difficult in these days for a man who takes such scant interest in foreign affairs--trust a whilom diplomat for that!--to follow the continual geographical disturbances of European surfaces.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading To use a familiar Yankee expression, Barscheit had a finger in every pie.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It meets my needs and purposes, however, to say that Berlin and Vienna were easily accessible, and that a three hours' journey would bring you under the shadow of the Carpathian Range, where, in my diplomatic days, I used often to hunt the "bear that walks like a man."