Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

later than; following

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

(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 In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

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

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

comical in an odd or whimsical manner

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

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From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

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

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

close or warm friendship

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

Swiss psychologist (1875-1961)

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

absolutely essential

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

not any; not one

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

unusual or striking

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

a descendent or heir

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Here it was that I obtained a place in his regard, and here, with somewhat more difficulty, a partial insight into his mental conformation.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

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

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

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From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

create by training and teaching

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

coming next after the twenty-fourth in position

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

at the time that

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.

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

From this reading The Baron Ritzner von Jung was a noble Hungarian family, every member of which (at least as far back into antiquity as any certain records extend) was more or less remarkable for talent of some description—the majority for that species of _grotesquerie_ in conception of which Tieck, a scion of the house, has given a vivid, although by no means the most vivid exemplifications.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I remember the buzz of curiosity which his advent excited within the college precincts on the night of the twenty-fifth of June.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading My acquaintance with Ritzner commenced at the magnificent Chateau Jung, into which a train of droll adventures, not to be made public, threw me during the summer months of the year 18—.

a late time of life

From this reading In later days this insight grew more clear, as the intimacy which had at first permitted it became more close; and when, after three years separation, we met at G——n, I knew all that it was necessary to know of the character of the Baron Ritzner von Jung.