Chapter III

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

later than; following

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

(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 While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

any thing at all

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

divisible by two

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

at any time

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

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

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

the act of departing

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

come to pass

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

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

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

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

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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 "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

not any; not one

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

except for; apart from

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

express in words

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

an educational institution

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

the act of closing something

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

someone who spends money prodigally

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

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

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

two times

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In short, every one had something to say on the subject, in spite of the fact that no one knew anything about it; and after a great deal had been said, they came to the conclusion that there was nothing for it but to wait and see what would happen.

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

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

in or at the place that

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

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

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

during the time that

From this reading While all this was going on in the village, the captain had sent down to the inn at Aurbach, where he had left his luggage, and ordered it to be sent to Dornbach, to his new house, which the bailiff had put into good repair for him.

which person or people

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If he had twice as much," said old father Nicholas, with an air of irony, "he would not have it long, if he is anything like what he used to be.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Ah, I remember him well: I was at school with him, and if ever there was a spendthrift in the world, one who did not even seem to know there was such a word as ’save,’ believe me, he is the man."

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

From this reading "A million of money!" muttered the old bailiff; "if he had half as much as that he would never think of shutting himself up in an out-of-the-way village like this."