Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

(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 Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

destroy completely

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

not having a material body

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

take in liquids

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

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

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

engage in

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

(Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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From this reading “Pooh!”

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

friend of Damon

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

express in words

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

not used to good advantage

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The pair, strange to relate, squandered the property in the dullest, stupidest, most commonplace fashion, in Strasbourg _brasseries_, in the company of ballet-girls of the Strasbourg theatres, and little Alsaciennes who had not a rag of a tattered reputation left.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

which person or people

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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From this reading Put the names of Fritz and Wilheim beside those of Damon and Pythias, Castor and Pollux, Orestes and Pylades, Dubreuil and Pmejah, Schmucke and Pons, and all the names that we imagine for the two friends of Monomotapa, for La Fontaine (man of genius though he was) has made of them two disembodied spirits--they lack reality.

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

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two new names may join the illustrious company, and with so much the more reason, since that Wilhelm who had helped to drink Fritz’s inheritance now proceeded, with Fritz’s assistance, to devour his own substance; smoking, needless to say, every known variety of tobacco.

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

From this reading Every morning they would say, “We really must stop this, and make up our minds and do something or other with the money that is left.”