used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
(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 His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
BraunnounUS /brɔːn/
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
childlessadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldləs/
without offspring
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He comprehended and sympathized with this young man in the resolution he had taken.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
a man of refinement
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
jurisconsults
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From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He comprehended and sympathized with this young man in the resolution he had taken.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
like better; value more highly
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
on the contrary
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He comprehended and sympathized with this young man in the resolution he had taken.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
a male human offspring
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He comprehended and sympathized with this young man in the resolution he had taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading His friend and patron, Councillor Braun, ranked among the first jurisconsults of that city, and this gentleman, happy to lend a helping hand to the son of his deceased friend, stood warmly by him, advancing his interests, and lending him all the assistance in his power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
accept gladly
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
in or at the place that
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Herr Braun and his wife were childless, and their young guest was received by them almost on the footing of a son.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two months had now passed since Oswald had taken up his abode in the capital, where he had met with a most friendly welcome.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading It was a worthy impulse, the old lawyer felt, which withdrew Oswald from a life of dependence, easy and brilliant though it might be in outward circumstances--a right feeling which made him prefer to work and struggle on alone, rather than to receive constant benefits from his relations, and submit, in return, to play a subordinate part through life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He comprehended and sympathized with this young man in the resolution he had taken.
