(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
in addition
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
BERNECK
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bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
BINDLOCHER
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calico-dress
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From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
clothing in general
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
defraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
DOUBLE-PARTING
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downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
ducats
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From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
FANTAISIE
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
FundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
GEFREES
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GLADNESSnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
HOF
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
MAN-DOUBLING
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manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
MUNCHBERG
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absolutely essential
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
RE-UNION
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precisely, exactly
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
seraphnoun
an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
SOLO-WHISTLING
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
in the near future
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
straw-widow
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From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
testamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEY THROUGH FANTAISIE--RE-UNION ON THE BINDLOCHER MOUNTAIN-- BERNECK--MAN-DOUBLING--GEFREES--EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES--MUNCHBERG-- SOLO-WHISTLING--HOF--THE STONE OF GLADNESS AND DOUBLE-PARTING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
Vaduznoun
the capital and largest city of Liechtenstein
From this reading He packed up the latter's manuscripts in haste, and addressed them to Vaduz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
which person or people
From this reading And then he got fairly afloat, and pushed off, having first bestowed some weighty grounds for consolation--as well as some weighty ducats--upon the downcast straw-widow, who mourned in the striped calico-dress, as was right and proper.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
WidowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The sealed will and testament was lodged with the proper authorities, from whom, also, the necessary certificate of death was obtained to show the Prussian Widows' Fund that it was not being defrauded.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henry now plied more wings than any seraph, that he might fly up with his friend as soon as possible.
