Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

highly skilled

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

any thing at all

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

determine the number or amount of

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a room used for dining

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

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

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

mechanical device that regulates movement

From this reading "There is the spring, the pendulum, and the escapement.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

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

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

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

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

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

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

the local environment

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

go across or through

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.

From this reading "There is the spring, the pendulum, and the escapement.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

past form of “refill” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

the season of growth

From this reading "There is the spring, the pendulum, and the escapement.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

express in words

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

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

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

(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, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

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

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

at the time that

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

in or at the place that

From this reading They went to Ludwig's study, where they refilled their pipes for another smoke.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared from the window of the dining-room, they did not retire to their pillows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation which had begun at the dining-table, "why is it that six months have been allowed to pass since the Diet passed the militia law without anything having been accomplished?"

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, you must know that there are three essential parts among the works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing away at his pipe.