Chapter IX

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

later than; following

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

(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 She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

the act of departing

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

the literary culture

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.

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

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

held or filled or in use

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She was to come on Saturday, and on the Friday before, Nickelsen did not go to his office at all, but stayed at home, going about dusting the rooms with an old handkerchief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

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

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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

From this reading Patchouli!" said Nachmann, holding the envelope to Nickelsen's nose.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

in or at the place that

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

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

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

a late time of life

From this reading After some further deliberation Old Nick wrote to Mrs. Emilie Rantzau, and learned that she was the widow of a Danish artist, had spent many years abroad, and wished now to find a position in some small town where she could live a quiet, retired life, occupied solely with her duties.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and perfumed too, lovely, m-m-m.