Chapter V

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

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

(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 There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

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

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

for the reason that

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

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From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

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

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

the act of giving

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a female deity

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

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

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

plural of “ingot” — metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

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

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

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

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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 There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

not any; not one

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

above and across; more than

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

an angry dispute

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

a safe place

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

plural of “satirist” — a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

express in words

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

up to a particular time

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

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

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

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

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

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

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

which person or people

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I'm sure, to give her pleasure, I could wish it were three thousand dollars.

the words that are spoken

From this reading HOME FUN--SUNDRY FORMAL CALLS--THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE--A LOVE QUARREL, AND A FEW HARD WORDS--ANTIPATHETIC INK ON THE WALL-- FRIENDSHIP OF THE SATIRISTS--GOVERNMENT OF KUHSCHNAPPEL.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Siebenkæs duly arose on the Wednesday, but not till the Sunday was it his intention to deposit in the hands of his diligent house goddess--who put a cap on to her cap-block in the morning before she put one on to herself--the silver ingots from his guardian's coffer (wrapped in blotting paper), her palisades of refuge in the siege of this life; for in fact he couldn't do so any sooner, because his guardian had gone into the country, that is to say, out of town, till the Saturday night.

produce a literary work

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the act of creating written works

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

but in spite of that

From this reading There is many a life which is as pleasant to live as to write, and the material of this one, in particular, which I am engaged in writing, is as yet always giving out, like rosewood on the turning lathe, a truly delicious perfume, all over my workshop.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can give you no notion, old Leibgeber," said Siebenkæs, "what a joy I feel in looking forward to how this will delight my wife.