Chapter X

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

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From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

(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 "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

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From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

immediately past

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

joined in matrimony

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

a particular point in time

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

and nothing more

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

and nothing more

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

not in physical motion

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

express in words

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

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

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Brauws tried to tell him, but kept on hesitating, as though under a strange compulsion.

under normal conditions

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading Constance had invited Van Vreeswijck at the last moment and he was engaged, so that Brauws was the only guest.

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

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

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

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

which person or people

From this reading His father was a manufacturer, owning big iron-works in Overijssel, and still carried on that huge business with Brauws' two elder brothers, who were married to two sisters, the daughters of another manufacturer, owning a cotton-mill in the same district.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though Constance usually gave a deal of thought to her little dinners, she received Brauws quite simply, treating him as one of themselves; and Addie dined with them.

a late time of life

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And now tell me what you have been doing all these years?" asked Van der Welcke.