Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

(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 All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

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

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

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From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

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From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

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From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

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From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

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

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

demanding attention

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

remove the dust from

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

at any time

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

moving swiftly

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a quick look

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

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

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

staying power

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

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

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

in an obsequious manner

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

recurring again and again

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

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

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

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From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

up to a particular time

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

be dressed in

From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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From this reading All this was repeated and repeated, till the dull monotony of tyranny began to wear through the long Teutonic patience to the under-quick of Wendish madness.

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

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

at the time that

From this reading The burghers bowed as obsequiously as ever when they could not avoid meeting him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

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From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were the old lordly perquisitions--thunderings at iron-studded doors, battering-rams set between posts, and the clouds of dust flying from the driven lintels, the screams of maids, the crying of women, a stray corpse or two flung on to the street, and then the procession as before, arms and legs, with a mercenary soldier between each pair, fore and aft.

a late time of life

From this reading DUKE CASIMIR'S FAMILIAR I mind it was some tale of years later that I got my first glimpse below the surface of things in the town of Thorn, and especially in the castle of the Wolfsberg.

time long past

From this reading Duke Casimir continued to move, as of yore, in cavalcade through his subject city.