Chapter X

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

(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 "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

causing inconvenience

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

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From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

run away quickly

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

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

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

possessive form of “kraft” — strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

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

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

and nothing more

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

German romantic writer (1759-1805)

From this reading SCHILLER.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

believed likely

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Albert felt some uneasiness, at first, as to how his new acquaintance might behave in Kraft's house.

by bad luck

From this reading Neither could he nor would he betray the secret of Bertha having sent a messenger to him, should he be unfortunately discovered.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "The world and all I'd sacrifice for thee; And do it cheerfully--but only flee."

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.

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

From this reading It was not without reason, that he feared he might betray himself by his dialect or inconsiderate explanations, which would put him in an awkward position; for, though it was his firm resolution to quit the service of the League in a few days, still he did not wish it to be suspected that he was in correspondence with Wuertemberg.