Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

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

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The planting and improvements in the grounds had been carried out.

for the most part

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The planting and improvements in the grounds had been carried out.

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

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

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

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The planting and improvements in the grounds had been carried out.

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

a man servant

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

absolutely essential

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

and nothing more

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The planting and improvements in the grounds had been carried out.

coated with paint

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading The planting and improvements in the grounds had been carried out.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

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

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

aged or processed

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

of superior grade

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading _The Complete Angler._ The interior of Rosendal had been painted, and sketch plans of the different floors and rooms had been submitted to Mrs. Hardy.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

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

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

morally excellent

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

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

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

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

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lithographed drawings of Danish furniture had been procured in Copenhagen, so that she could select what furniture she thought necessary for their stay at Rosendal during the summer, and this was purchased for John Hardy by Prokurator Steindal, and sent to Rosendal.

at the time that

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robert Garth and a manservant were sent with the horses, a carriage, and the heavy impedimenta to Esbjerg by steamer, late in April, to prepare for the occupation of the mansion at Rosendal.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Only a sweet and virtuous soul Like seasoned timber, never gives But when the whole world turns to coal, Then chiefly lives."