Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

(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 Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

being one more than seven

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

destroyed or killed

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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 Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

take in marriage

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

the force of workers available

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

in the near future

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

a special situation

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

someone who visits

From this reading HENDRIK BRANT HAS A VISITOR Nine months had gone by, and for more then eight of them Lysbeth had been known as the Countess Juan de Montalvo.

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

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

take in marriage

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

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

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

at the time that

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

which person or people

From this reading So the pair, who looked handsome enough before the altar, were wed, and went to taste of such nuptial bliss as was reserved for them in Lysbeth’s comfortable house in the Bree Straat.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed of this there could be no doubt, since she was married with some ceremony by the Bishop in the Groote Kerk before the eyes of all men.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Here they lived almost alone, for Lysbeth’s countrymen and women showed their disapproval of her conduct by avoiding her company, and, for reasons of his own, Montalvo did not encourage the visiting of Spaniards at his house.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Folk had wondered much at these hurried nuptials, though some of the more ill-natured shrugged their shoulders and said that when a young woman had compromised herself by long and lonely drives with a Spanish cavalier, and was in consequence dropped by her own admirer, why the best thing she could do was to marry as soon as possible.