used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
for the reason that
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
border-forester's
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From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
dilapidationnoun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
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 had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
Nordeck
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From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
on one occasion
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had been here three years, his bad management being entirely overlooked by his mistress, because she knew that he was devoted body and soul to her interests, and could be relied upon in any emergency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The border-forester's place was situated in the midst of dense forests, and close to the boundary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
a late time of life
From this reading The once large and stately house, which had been erected here by the elder Nordeck, showed signs of dilapidation and decay, as it had not been repaired for twenty years.
Zulieski
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From this reading The present occupant owed his position to the Princess Zulieski.
