Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

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

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

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From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

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From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

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

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

set up or found

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

highest in quality

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

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

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

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

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

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From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

the quality of being indecent

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

the quality of being intemperate

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

an old word for “no”

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

petty or reluctant in giving or spending

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Melina had engaged to provide them a conveyance: he showed himself but niggardly, according to his custom.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

in the near future

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

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

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

precisely as stated

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

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

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.

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

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had already reached the place where the count's horses were to turn, and now they looked about for other carriages and cattle to transport them onward.

which person or people

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His friend Shakspeare, whom with the greatest joy he acknowledged as his godfather, and rejoiced the more that his name was Wilhelm, had introduced him to a prince, who frolicked for a time among mean, nay, vicious companions, and who, notwithstanding his nobleness of nature, found pleasure in the rudeness, indecency, and coarse intemperance of these altogether sensual knaves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wilhelm, on the contrary, had the shining ducats of the countess in his pocket, and thought he had the fullest right to spend them merrily; forgetting very soon how ostentatiously he had produced them in the stately balance transmitted to his father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Melina was in hopes to get established, with his company, in a small but thriving town at some distance.