Chapter XIV

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

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

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

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

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

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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

From this reading During the day the piano came.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the day the piano came.

true confidential information

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the day the piano came.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

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

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

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

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

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

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

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From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

not any; not one

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a human being

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading During the day the piano came.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

let for money

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

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

From this reading During the day the piano came.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The owner had then said, that he had no resource to reach a person in prison, especially if the person should die.

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

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

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

From this reading It was the same one Consuelo had hired at Berlin.

at the time that

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

which person or people

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was very glad not to be obliged to run the risk of a new acquaintance with another less agreeable and less sure instrument.

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

From this reading The king, too, who was used to enquire into the minutest details, had ascertained when he gave the orders to send the instrument to the prison, that it did not belong to the prima donna, but was hired, and had caused the owner to be told that he would be responsible for its return, but that the rent must be paid by the prima donna.