Chapter XV

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

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

offensive to the mind

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

having fair knowledge of

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

(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 In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

pretending with intention to deceive

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

move gently or carefully

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

an act that fails

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a social unit living together

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

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From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

cause to arise

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

go away from a place

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

the force of workers available

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

not one, and not any

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

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

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

with speed

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

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

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

a message informing of danger

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

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

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

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From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The time at which the old Freiherr expected his family to assemble about him every evening in the garden-room had come.

which person or people

From this reading Werner on his way thither encountered his brother, who was awaiting him at the foot of the staircase.

belonging to which person

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In a few indignant words Arno informed him that Fraeulein Mueller had acquainted him with the manner in which her well-meant warning had been received, and said all that was possible in so short a time to induce his brother to leave Hohenwald as quickly as he could.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Werner, however, who had now entirely recovered his usual self-control and ease of manner, treated his brother's words with contemptuous indifference, and thus the two men entered the garden-room together, the elder dissembling his jealousy and rage beneath an easy amiability of manner, the younger vexed and indignant at his failure to influence the brother whose ambitious vanity and want of principle were abhorrent to him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "In the castle," he added, "there are none who do not look upon your fine-spun schemes as treasonable plotting, and it is unjust that peril should threaten all on your account."