Chapter V

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

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

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

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

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

dearly loved

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

take exception to

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

one or the other of two

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

set up or found

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

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

From this reading He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

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From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

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

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

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 He knew that he had arrived at a crisis in his career.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

with low volume

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

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

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Esteemed and beloved by his comrades, he had never before now found himself in a position either to send or to receive a challenge.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

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

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

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From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Before Leo von Heydeck returned to his apartments he took a long walk in the park.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

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

From this reading Forced, against his inclination, by a stern father, Colonel von Heydeck, to embrace the military profession, he had, notwithstanding, become reconciled to it during the war with France, which he had entered into with patriotic enthusiasm, and in which he had greatly distinguished himself.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wished to be alone to hold communion quietly with himself, that he might come to a decision with regard to his future conduct.