Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

later than; following

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

anew

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a young person of either sex

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

affording comfort or solace

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

characterized by great determination

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

set up or found

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

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From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

and nothing more

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

garments that must be repaired

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

and nothing more

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

in the near future

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading ST.

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From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading STEPHEN’S TOWER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading STEPHEN’S TOWER.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.

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From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

(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 Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

at the time that

From this reading When Otto von Steinbach reached the St. Stephen’s Tower, he found his Ariadne gone.

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

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

From this reading Calmly consoling himself with the reflection that to-morrow would do just as well, he went home again; and after some little beating about the bush, informed his sister that he had determined on mending the breach between himself and Gretchen Hackernagel; at the first blush of which piece of intelligence, Radegund was inclined to be angry; but the natural generosity of her soon asserted itself, whispering that the course was the only right one, and “at least, poor child,” as she said, “there will be one heart with a little peace in it again.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Otto, however, said he didn’t know so much about that, and that, turn it how you might, right it would never be.