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 If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

(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 _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

for the reason that

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

any of various types of cabbage

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

a state at a particular time

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

permission to do something

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

dearly loved

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

let have

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Nor would Otto Bork hear of her returning.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

the quality of being holy

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

ten 10s

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

immediately past

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

with relatively high volume

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

engage in

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor would Otto Bork hear of her returning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

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From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

continue to exist

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Nor would Otto Bork hear of her returning.

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From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

in the near future

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

go sour or spoil

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

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From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

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

From this reading (He was waiting at Stettin to conduct her back to Stramehl.) At last, however, he promised to consent, on condition that his Highness would grant him the dues on the Jena.

(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 I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.

at the time that

From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

in or at the place that

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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From this reading _How Duke Barnim of Stettin and Otto Bork accompany Sidonia back to Wolgast._ When his Highness of Stettin had finished the perusal of her Grace's letter, he laughed loudly, and exclaimed-- "This comes of all their piety and preachings.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading If people would persist in being so wonderfully religious, they would soon become as sour as an old cabbage head; and Sidonia declared, that, for her part, a hundred horses should not drag her back to Wolgast, where she had been lectured and insulted, and all because she would not learn her catechism like a little school-girl."

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

From this reading I knew well what this extravagant holiness would make of my dear cousin and old Ulrich.