used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
anew
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
CONSOLATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
Danaid's
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From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
EXTRAadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
Firmian
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From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
florins
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From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
gold-dust
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From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
groschennoun
100 groschen equal 1 schilling in Austria
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
the quality of being humane
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
JARSnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
judgment-bench
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From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
LEAFLETnounUS /ˈliːflət/
a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
LOQUACITYnoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
MATRIMONIALadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
MORTARnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
on one occasion
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
Pactolus
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From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
go across or through
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
PLEDGINGverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
SCHOLAR'SnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
possessive form of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Early next day, after his morning kiss, Firmian seated himself upon his critical judgment-bench again, and proceeded to pass his sentences.
SIXTHadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
SNUFF-MILL
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From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
the act of using
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This chapter commences at once with pecuniary difficulties.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MATRIMONIAL JARS--EXTRA LEAFLET ON THE LOQUACITY OF WOMEN--MORE PLEDGING--THE MORTAR AND THE SNUFF-MILL--A SCHOLAR'S KISS--ON THE CONSOLATIONS OF HUMANITY--CONTINUATION OF THE SIXTH CHAPTER.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The wretched, leaky Danaid's bucket which our good couple had to use for washing their groschen or two, their grains of gold-dust--few and far between as they were--out of the sands of their Pactolus, had always run dry again in the course of a couple of days, or of three at the outside.
