Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

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

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

(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 A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

on or from the outside

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

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

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

a formal or official examination

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

immediately past

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

something you have to do

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

on one occasion

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

not often

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He seldom noticed me on these occasions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The 31st of August dawned at last, and with the promise of a lovely autumnal day.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

an established custom

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

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

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading As for us in the yard, it was our day of most rigorous discipline; for Iguaz himself was wont to come down on a tour of inspection, and his quick glances were sure to detect at once the slightest irregularity or neglect.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was the one holiday of the year at Herr Oppovich's: for Sunday was only externally observed in deference to the feelings of the Christian world, and clerks sat at their desks inside, and within the barred shutters the whole work of life went on as though a week-day.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A word addressed to Hanserl as to how the “younker” was doing, would be all the recognition vouchsafed me, or, at most, a short nod of the head would convey that he had seen me.