Chapter XII

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

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

later than; following

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

at or in the front

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

(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 "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

put on clothes

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

a person who drinks liquids

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

a man of refinement

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

the head of a state government

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

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

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

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

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

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

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

the chief steward or butler of a great household

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

engage in

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

absolutely essential

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

feel happiness or joy

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

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

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

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

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

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

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

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

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

which person or people

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading CONFIDENCES The next day, on rising, the baron learned from Selbitz that the Marquis had set out at daylight with Erhard Trusches, for the woods, and had charged the major-domo to make his excuses to the governor.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!

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

From this reading "Who would have thought, considering the reputation of the Marquis, to find him such a hard huntsman and drinker, Selbitz?

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, my lord, and he went up to the rat-chamber with as firm a step as if he had drunk nothing but a little whey for supper."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For, do you know, he was ahead of me at table, and we valiantly emptied our tankards," said the baron.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, well," said the baron, receiving from the hands of his major-domo what was necessary to dress himself for the chase, "well, Selbitz, we must allow that, after all, the Marquis is a brave and worthy gentleman, and besides, is gay enough to rejoice your heart!