Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

anew

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

(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 money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

(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 "Souchey, you had better go.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

at any time

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Souchey, you had better go.

the act of departing

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

a social unit living together

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

someone who makes jewelry

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

immediately past

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

and nothing more

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You had indeed," said Nina.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading "Souchey, you had better go.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

up to a particular time

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

precisely as stated

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

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

From this reading The money that had come from the jeweller was not indeed all expended, but Nina looked upon it as her last resource, till marriage should come to relieve her; and the time of her marriage seemed to be as far from her as ever.

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

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Again some days passed by without any meeting between Nina and her lover, and things were going very badly with the Balatkas in the old house.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So the kreutzers were husbanded as only a woman can husband them, and new attempts were made to reduce the little expenses of the little household.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Souchey, you had better go.