Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

any large and important church

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

the act of departing

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

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

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

and nothing more

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

past form of “lard” — prepare or cook with lard

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

for more time

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading OLD-WORLD TALES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

above and across; more than

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

have in common

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

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

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

plural of “tale” — 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 OLD-WORLD TALES.

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

From this reading Supper is just over in the Burgomaster’s house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

someone who visits

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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From this reading Master Niklaus von Steinbach is just going for a little quarter-of-an-hour or so longer back to his counting-house, to look through some memoranda concerning a consignment of precious stones for which he is in treaty for the new cathedral Horologe.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading Conrad Dasipodius has himself called in about this matter on Niklaus, and the Burgomaster, although, as he told himself, matters were a little awkward just then, could but invite his visitor to share their evening meal, and Conrad accepted Niklaus’ invitation with a well-contented smile.

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

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

during the time that

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.

but in spite of that

From this reading The table is not yet cleared, and the ruddy wine lying low in the silver flagon gleams in the soft firelight, while the jaws of the great larded boar’s head seem absolutely agrin with delight at the marks of havoc which have been made into his cervicular region.