Chapter IV

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

(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 All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

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

From this reading “FAVOUR AND PREJUDICE.”

any thing at all

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

a female human offspring

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

at any time

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “FAVOUR AND PREJUDICE.”

showing approval

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

obtain

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

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

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

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

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

of great significance or value

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

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

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

engage in

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

a human being

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading “FAVOUR AND PREJUDICE.”

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From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

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From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

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

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

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From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

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From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

at the time that

From this reading Sabina had her dower, and Conrad, at his father’s death, would inherit a modest fortune, but the day when that should fall into his hands, he hoped was far distant; beyond this, he had nothing but what his own exertions brought him.

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

From this reading All the money, however, which he was likely to earn, would not make anything like a fortune suitable for laying at the feet of the wealthy Burgomaster’s daughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Truly, the incentive to work had now become, if possible, greater than ever, and the desire to gain money, hitherto a very secondary consideration, had grown very strong indeed, ever since that little _tête-à-tête_ he had had in the dining-hall with Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading There was, however, a third person concerned in their wooing, a very important person too—the Burgomaster; and it was doubtful if he would look favourably on the plan the lovers had marked out for themselves.