used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
admonishingadjectiveUS /ædˈmɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
(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 maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
eagerly desirous
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
bettermentnounUS /ˈbetərmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
debtorsnounUS /ˈdetərz/
plural of “debtor” — a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
psychological suffering
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
in or to another place
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
exultsverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌlts/
third-person singular of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
promote over another
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
start firing a weapon
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
the act of giving
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
immoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/
the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
KINDLES
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From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
engage in
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
not any; not one
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
and nothing more
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
others
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From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
PROSPEROUSadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
public-houses
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From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
SEEDnounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
try to get or reach
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
be seated
From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
in the near future
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
SPECULATORSnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
make steady
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
a quantity of money
From this reading A SERVANT BECOMES PROSPEROUS AND SOON THE SPECULATORS APPEAR [Uli becomes quite settled in steady habits, and soon has a nice little sum of money in hand.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
a source of difficulty
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
Uli
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From this reading Uli feels the need of a warm room to sit in, and the master invites him into the house.
Uli's
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From this reading Soon Uli's money is all gone, but he exults in the thought of his interest.
unheatedadjective
not having been heated or warmed
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
upholdsverbUS /əpˈhoʊldz/
third-person singular of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading HOW THE MASTER KINDLES A FIRE FOR THE GOOD SEED [The author points out the disastrous consequences of giving the servants on a farm only unheated rooms to live in, and no access to the warm house; on Sundays they seek warmth in the public-houses or elsewhere, and terrible immorality results.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At length the master notices his distress, finds out the trouble, and helps him to recover most of what he had lent, admonishing him hereafter to put his savings in the bank.]
at the time that
From this reading When the time for payment comes the debtors make excuses; and as time goes on and no money is forthcoming, Uli becomes anxious.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading The maids are at first much put out, and the mistress too; but the master upholds Uli, and gradually the new custom wins favor and results in a betterment of all the servants.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading But others get wind of it, and they borrow various sums of him, promising to pay back at a certain time with interest.
