used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
(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 He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
in addition
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
any thing at all
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
at any time
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
a man of refinement
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
Hofburg
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From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
insouciancenounUS /ˌɪnˈsuːsiəns/
the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
Kazán
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From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
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 was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
Kunst
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From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
engage in
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
on one occasion
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
the possibility of future success
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
Sabran
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From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
Vassia
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From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
Wanda
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From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
accept gladly
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
at the time that
From this reading He felt happier than he had done ever since the day in the forest when the name of Vassia Kazán had been said in his ear; he had recovered his nerve, his self-command, his _insouciance_; he was once more capable of honestly forgetting that he was anything besides the great gentleman he appeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His new career awaited him under auspices the most engaging; his intelligence, which was great, took pleasure at the prospect of the field awaiting it; and his personal pride was gratified and flattered at the personal success which he enjoyed.
which person or people
From this reading He had also an audience of his Imperial master, who showed him great kindness and esteem; he had been always popular and welcome at the Hofburg.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A week or two later Sabran arrived alone at their palace in Vienna, and was cordially received by the great minister whom Wanda called her cousin Kunst.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was aware that the brain he was gifted with would amply sustain all the demands for _finesse_ and penetration that a high diplomatic mission would make upon it, and he knew that the immense fortune he commanded through his wife would enable him to fill his place with the social brilliancy and splendour it required.
