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Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces
Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces

Chapter XVIII

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AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.
Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.
Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.
Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.
But are the advocate and I the same person?
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.
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Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.
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Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.
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Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.
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But are the advocate and I the same person?
/bʌt ɑːr ðə ˈædvəkət ənd aɪ ðə seɪm ˈpɜːrsən/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Brandenburg noun US /ˈbrændənbərɡ/

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading “Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.”

certificate noun US /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading “Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.”

congregation's noun US /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənz/

possessive form of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading “Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.”

discredit verb US /dɪˈskredət/

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

From this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

farthing noun US /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

Gazette noun US /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

pecuniary adjective US /peˈkjuːnieri/

relating to or involving money

From this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

Widows noun US /ˈwɪdoʊz/

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading “Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

last farthing adjective + noun

In this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

on the subject preposition + article + noun counted as “on … subject”

In this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

some years adjective + noun

In this reading “Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.”

same person adjective + noun

In this reading “But are the advocate and I the same person?”

All words in this reading · 109

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/

push for something

From this reading But are the advocate and I the same person?

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading But are the advocate and I the same person?

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

BrandenburgnounUS /ˈbrændənbərɡ/

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But are the advocate and I the same person?

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

congregation'snounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənz/

possessive form of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

debtnounUS /det/

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

don't

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From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

EnoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

FundnounUS /fʌnd/

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

FundsnounUS /fʌndz/

assets in the form of money

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

Gazette's

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From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

IntegritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

Leibgeber

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From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

MARRIAGEnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/

relating to or involving money

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading But are the advocate and I the same person?

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading But are the advocate and I the same person?

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

shutverbUS /ʃʌt/

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

Siebenkæs's

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

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

SUMMERnounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading AFTER SUMMER OF MARRIAGE--PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

tasknounUS /tæsk/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

Vicar's

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

WidowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Although Sunday was come, and the Vicar's eyes were no more open than his congregation's (because, like many of the clergy, he kept his physical eyes shut while preaching), my hero went to him to get his certificate of birth, because this was wanted for the Brandenburg Widows' Fund.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leibgeber had charged himself with the rest.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Enough of the subject--for I don't care to say more about it than I can help; because some years ago--long after all Siebenkæs's pecuniary affairs had been settled up to the last farthing, and his debt to the Fund duly paid--the 'Imperial Gazette' publicly accused me of bringing discredit upon Integrity and Widows' Funds by the last book of this story of mine, and considered it to be its (the 'Gazette's') duty to take me pretty severely to task on the subject, according to its measure of ability.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Flower
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.