Chapter X

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

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

any specific behavior

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

matters of personal concern

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

later than; following

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

anew

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

characterized by great determination

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

move gently or carefully

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

to come or go into

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

made joyful

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

set up or found

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

highest in quality

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

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

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the back of a horse

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

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

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

overgrown with moss

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

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

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

above and across; more than

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

a course of conduct

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

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From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

plural of “relapse” — a failure to maintain a higher state

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

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From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

cut with a saw

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

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

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

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

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

under normal conditions

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His attractive way of treating strangers, the ease with which he carried on a correspondence in any living language, more and more increased the hopes of his father and his trading-friends, and comforted them in their sorrow for his sickness,--the origin of which had not been known,--and for the pause which had thus interrupted their plan.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

in or at the place that

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

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

From this reading They determined a second time on Wilhelm's setting out to travel; and we now find him on horseback, with his saddle-bags behind him, exhilarated by the motion and the free air, approaching the mountains, where he had some affairs to settle.

breathing laboriously or convulsively

From this reading He winded slowly on his path, through dales and over hills, with a feeling of the greatest satisfaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After such relapses, Wilhelm usually applied himself to business and activity with augmented ardor; and he found it the best means to escape the labyrinth into which he had again been tempted to enter.

but in spite of that

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Overhanging cliffs, roaring brooks, moss-grown rocky walls, deep precipices, he here saw for the first time; yet his earliest dreams of youth had wandered among such regions.