Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

matters of personal concern

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

in addition

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

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

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

a brother by marriage

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

properly deserved

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

plural of “extra” — a minor actor in crowd scenes

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

-ing form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

in a forcible manner

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

coins made of gold

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

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From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

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From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

and nothing more

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

let for money

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

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

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

a special situation

From this reading The rent was reasonable; but the chief thing was the extras.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading Some things that he liked especially, to be sure, Johannes came and seized.

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From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading That was only reasonable, he said, to balance up the corn and cherry brandy that his brother-in-law had talked them out of.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading The extras included not only the entire live-stock, utensils and dishes, but also the house-furnishings and the servants' beds.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

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

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading HOW FRENELI AND ULI GET OUT AND ARE FINALLY WEDDED From this point on affairs went much better than Uli had expected, and many a time he could not but think that he was faring better than he deserved and was forcibly reminded of what his old master had said--that a good name was veritable capital and worth more than gold and goods.