used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
anew
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
(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 Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
any thing at all
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
lacking funds
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
confessornoun
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
conquersverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
a female human offspring
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
dearly loved
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
how
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From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
LorenznounUS /lərˈents/
Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989)
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
not any; not one
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
Ottilie's
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From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
Roeschen
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From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
estrangement from god
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
in the near future
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
carry out
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading So I soon began to take pleasure in living again, and thanked God that he had punished my sin so mildly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Ah, work is good for everything: it leaves one no time to weep, and at night one is so tired that sleep conquers all grief.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then I felt ashamed of myself, went busily to work again, and broke myself of my useless longing and sighing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I cried a great deal at first, and thought I should die; but by degrees I saw that it is a sin to covet anything we know the dear God does not intend for us; besides, my confessor, Herr Lorenz, represented how hard it would be for my old father if he was compelled to see his daughter waste away thus.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, your Highness, I did not forget him easily," said Roeschen, raising her large, childlike, blue eyes frankly to Ottilie's face.
