used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
from appearances alone
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
Ehrenfels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
the act of departing
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
ten 10s
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
express in words
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
thalers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I had become interested in my prison, and had studied methods by which it could be successfully attacked.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Sir, you are exactly in the right, and I got it, too, without nearly so much talk as I have been compelled to waste on the present occasion."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were in want of money, the five hundred thalers being spent."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What was your object in going down the river instead of turning to Frankfort?"
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I dare say," said the merchant, "that I can give the reason for this apparently reckless visit of yours to Ehrenfels.
