Chapter X · Chapter 10

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

later than; following

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

anew

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

(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 His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

eagerly desirous

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

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From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

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

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

for the reason that

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

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

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

without stop or interruption

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

put on clothes

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

yet to be or coming

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

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

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

of the present time and place

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

not any; not one

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

unpleasantly

From this reading For herself, she was becoming painfully anxious that some day should be fixed for her marriage.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

by chance

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

with low volume

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

on the contrary

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

cut with a saw

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

express in words

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

do one's shopping

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

express in speech

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

precisely as stated

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

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

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The cold weather had come, or rather weather that was cold in the morning and cold in the evening, and old Balatka kept his bed altogether.

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

From this reading Life went on very quietly in the old house, and not the less quietly because the proceeds of the necklace saved Nina from any further immediate necessity of searching for money.

at the time that

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.

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

From this reading Some days passed on after the visit to the jeweller's shop--perhaps ten or twelve--before Nina heard from or saw her lover again; and during that time she had no tidings from her relatives in the Windberg-gasse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His state was such that no one could say why he should not get up and dress himself, and he himself continued to speak of some future time when he would do so; but there he was, lying in his bed, and Nina told herself that in all probability she would never see him about the house again.