used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
agglomerationnounUS /əˌɡlɑːmərˈeɪʃən/
a jumbled collection or mass
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
(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 Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
appertaining
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From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
at any time
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
come to pass
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
JudiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
leasedadjectiveUS /liːst/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
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 The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
Nordeck
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From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
RarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
relieve from
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
speculator's
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From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
nonexistent
From this reading Judicious, systematic management had ever been wanting to the Wilicza domain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rarely indeed does so extensive a property come into the hands of one man; still more rarely does it happen that the owner shows so little interest in his possessions as was here the case.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The late master, Nordeck, had been a speculator, and had acquired his fortune by a speculator's talents; he could play the part of a great landed proprietor neither as regards a practical nor a social point of view, and was not long in discovering that he was well-nigh at the mercy of his agents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
which person or people
From this reading He at once rid himself of all care for the separate outlying estates by letting them off, and they were still held by the various tenants who had leased them.
Wilicza
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From this reading Castle Wilicza, which gave its name to all the lands appertaining to it, formed, as has already been mentioned, the central point of a great agglomeration of estates situated near the frontier.
