Chapter IV

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

(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 I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

money or goods contributed to the poor

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

recognizable; marked

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

expend, as from a fund

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

set up or found

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

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

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

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

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

place in proper rank

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

not one, and not any

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

and nothing more

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

the charred portion of a candlewick

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

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

From this reading I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

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

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

at the time that

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

in or at the place that

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

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

From this reading I was not poor when I recovered those three hundred-and-twenty-thousand silver thalers from the Prioress of the Carmelite Convent at Widinitz.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wished to be so much richer, that is all!”

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would defile the soul and dirty the hands, _hein_?” queried Monsieur the Marshal, plunging one of his own into the waistcoat-pocket where he kept his snuff, and taking an immense pinch.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have used none of it since you heard that story, _hein_?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yet let me point out that the allowance you disburse in pious alms and so forth----” Hector jumped, and wondered how his father had found out, and then decided that it was only a good piece of guessing, “may not be any portion of your mother’s dowry.