Chapter XXVII · A Mischievous Coquette

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

later than; following

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

(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 "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not at all, not at all, my dear Herr von Ernau.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the mistress of a chateau or large country house

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

dearly loved

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

the act of departing

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading You have had a shock to your system.

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

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

look over carefully

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

a sudden jarring impact

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

go away from a place

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

engage in

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

not any; not one

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

not used up

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading You have had a shock to your system.

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From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading You have had a shock to your system.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

precisely as stated

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

vigorous and animated

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

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

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

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

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

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

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

in or at the place that

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

which person or people

From this reading The morning after Storting's departure, Egon received a visit from the vivacious little Ostrowko doctor, who declared that he could not be responsible for the consequences if his patient persisted in neglecting his instructions.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead of remaining where you certainly were very well off, and with a charming _chatelaine_ to attend to your every wish, you jolt off over here, along an infernal road, a few hours after I leave you, and, I make no doubt, purpose to inspect your estate to-day.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I distinctly told you, my dear Herr von Ernau, that rest was all that you required, that rest you must have, and what has been your course?