Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

set up or found

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

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

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading Pinkus was sentenced to long imprisonment.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Pinkus was sentenced to long imprisonment.

for more time

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

not able to be found

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

not any; not one

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

and nothing more

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a person who owns something

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading Pinkus was sentenced to long imprisonment.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

toned down

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

a quantity of money

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

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

From this reading Among the things thus discovered was the baron's empty casket, and, in the secret door of a locked-up press, the missing notes of hand, and both the deeds of mortgage.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

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

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.

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

From this reading The tavern of Loebel Pinkus was thoroughly searched, the secret stores in the next house brought to light, and several stolen goods of new and old date being therein found, the tavern-keeper himself was sent to prison.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Pinkus's obdurate nature being a good deal softened by the search, he confessed what he had no longer any interest in denying, that he, had been commissioned by Veitel to pay the money to the baron, and that the sum only amounted to about ten thousand dollars; so the baron recovered his claim to the half of the first mortgage.

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

From this reading In Itzig's house a document was found, by which Pinkus declared Veitel possessor of the first mortgage of twenty thousand.