Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

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

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

-ing form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

greatly pleased

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

divisible by two

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

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

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

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

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

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

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a gay feeling

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

not any; not one

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

a wrapped container

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

by chance

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

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

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

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

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

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

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

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

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

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

From this reading Every one was in the best possible humor.

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

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

during the time that

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the course of the conversation some one happened to remark that although the arrangements might be countrified enough, the viands were too town-like; “No country meal is complete without thick milk.”

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Rebecca looked at her father, and so did Lintzow; the worthy Pastor pulled a face upon which even Ansgarius could read a confession of crime.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Consul Hartvig was delighted to find that their clerical host could join in a joke, and the Pastor himself was in higher spirits than he had been in for many a year.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I can’t possibly believe,” began Mrs. Hartvig, “that you, Pastor, have been conspiring with--” And then he could not help laughing and making a clean breast of it, amid great merriment, while the boys in triumph produced the parcel with the game.