Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

highly skilled

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

(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 The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

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

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

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

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

the act of making something clean

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

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

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

divisible by two

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

set up or found

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

unproductive of success

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

the force of workers available

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

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

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

and nothing more

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

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

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

not in physical motion

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

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

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

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

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

work hard

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The laborers themselves had been obliged to undertake the burial of the dead and the cleaning of the streets, all the healthy men having fled.

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

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading They could not even be induced to give up the beds and clothing they had used to be burnt, or to purify and air their houses.

nonexistent

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

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

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

exhausted

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

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

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

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

From this reading Out of humor, angry, and wearied of their fruitless toil, the physicians sat together round one of the carts, which they had fitted up as their night-quarters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Erastus found a more systematic order in Petersthal, on his return in the evening, but still much was wanting, as the four physicians with their dozen assistants had only accomplished the half of what the Priest had done single handed in the much larger district of Schoenau.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was impossible to think of cleaning the houses, the women asserted that they were all too weak to help in any way.