used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
anew
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
coffernounUS /ˈkɔːfər/
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
deliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The desire of again beholding his beautiful deliverer augmented every day.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
give expression to
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
promote over another
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
intrusted
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From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
the literary culture
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
occurring by chance
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
not any; not one
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
continue talking
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
purposed
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From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
with speed
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
try to get or reach
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
transactverbUS /trænˈzækt/
conduct business
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
vacuitynoun
the absence of matter
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He proposed no more to lead an aimless routine of existence: the steps of his career were henceforth to be calculated for an end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
Wilhelm
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From this reading Wilhelm was rapidly approaching complete recovery: he now hoped to be upon his journey in a few days.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the first place, he purposed to seek out that beneficent lady, and express the gratitude he felt to her; then to proceed without delay to his friend the manager, that he might do his utmost to assist the luckless company; intending, at the same time, to visit the commercial friends whom he had letters for, and to transact the business which had been intrusted to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was not without hope that fortune, as formerly, would favor him, and give him opportunity, by some lucky speculation, to repair his losses, and fill up the vacuity of his coffer.
