Chapter VII

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

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

later than; following

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

(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 The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

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

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

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From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

superlative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

set up or found

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

highest in quality

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

communication between individuals

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

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 The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

immediately past

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

the force of workers available

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

above and across; more than

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These gentlemen had one and all found themselves confirmed in their opinion that young Nordeck was the coldest, the most imperious of men.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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From this reading Waldemar had called on him to-day, and had met at his house some of the higher officials and officers of the L---- garrison.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had now often occasion to go there, a much closer intercourse being kept up in these days between the town and the Castle.

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From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

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

From this reading Some hours after the incidents recorded in the last chapter Waldemar Nordeck was returning from L----, to which place he had ridden over in the morning.

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From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The fact that the border-forests were included in the Wilicza territory, and that the population of those districts was strongly distrusted, necessitated frequent conferences and consultations as to the measures to be adopted, and the President knew too well what an energetic supporter he had in the young proprietor not to receive him at all times with the greatest favour.