Chapter II

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

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From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

changing for the better

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a female human offspring

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

a social unit living together

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LAID UP FOR REPAIRS.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

set up or found

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

coins made of gold

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

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From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

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From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

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

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

set down according to a plan

From this reading LAID UP FOR REPAIRS.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

an insignificant place

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

a full supply

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading LAID UP FOR REPAIRS.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

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

From this reading LAID UP FOR REPAIRS.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

(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 In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Thinking of this made him discontented and unhappy, until finally he determined to sell what little they had and come to America, or, as he called it, "the land of gold," with the hope of bettering his fortunes.

at the time that

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

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

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About the time when Alaric was pleasantly travelling with his mother through Germany, Hans Altman, with Gretchen, his wife, and Eittel, his little daughter, dwelt in a valley of the Harz Mountains.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In vain did Gretchen protest that nowhere in the world could they be so happy or so well off as in their own land and among their own people.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Although Hans was a poor man, he found plenty of work with which to support his family in comfort, but he could never forget that his father had been a burgomeister, and much better off in this world's goods than he.