used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
in actual fact
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
discourtesynoun
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
set up or found
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
immediately past
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
engage in
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
Mayence
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From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
and nothing more
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
accept an excuse for
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
an amount of time
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading “Forgive me,” she said, “my seeming discourtesy in the Great Hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
confined on all sides
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
von
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From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
Weithoff
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From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
at the time that
From this reading When the time had elapsed he presented himself at the door of the Red Room and was admitted by the guard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found the Empress alone, and she advanced toward him with a smile on her face, which banished the former hardness of expression.
Wilhelm
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From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR Wilhelm awaited with impatience the passing of the half hour the Empress had fixed as the period of his probation, for he was anxious to have the signed pardon for the outlaws actually in his hand, fearing the intrigues of the court might at the last moment bring about its withdrawal.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am surrounded by spies, and doubtless Mayence already knows that your outlaws have been pardoned, but that will merely make him more easy about the safety of his cathedral town, especially as he holds Baron von Weithoff their former leader.
