used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading FRAU ROSA'S BIRTHDAY.
brew-house
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From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
divisible by two
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
FRAUnounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading FRAU ROSA'S BIRTHDAY.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
guildersnounUS /ˈɡɪldərz/
plural of “guilder” — the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
the state of being honored
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
ten 10s
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
in the recent past
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
ROSA'SnounUS /ˈroʊzəz/
possessive form of “rosa” — large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading FRAU ROSA'S BIRTHDAY.
Rosamunda's
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From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
a quantity of money
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading He has lately concluded a very profitable bargain: he has sold the entire interior arrangements of the brew-house as old iron and copper to a Jew for the magnificent sum of fifteen hundred guilders.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading With such wealth much can be done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances, the major has it in his power to bestow a costly gift upon his wife this year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
Zirkow
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From this reading High festival is being held at Zirkow in honour of Frau Rosamunda's birthday, which is observed this year with even more ceremony than usual.
