Chapter XV

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL.

later than; following

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

(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 Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading A BETROTHAL.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

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From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

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

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

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

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

except for; apart from

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

the husband of your daughter

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He was thus at the head of the huge undertaking now so near its completion.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

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

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

at the time that

From this reading Nearly four weeks had gone by, and July was approaching its close, when President Nordheim returned to his mountain-villa.

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

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

belonging to which person

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

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

From this reading Several hours after Nordheim's return he retired with Wolfgang to his study, there to discuss the matter, which they had not done hitherto save by letter.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the engineer-in-chief, whose ill health had long necessitated his resigning his position into Elmhorst's hands in all save the name, had died, and there had been but one opinion as to the man who should succeed him; the future son-in-law of the president, the engineer of the Wolkenstein bridge, was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant post.