used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
being joined in close association
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
set up or found
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
Minna
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From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
MUNICHnounUS /ˈmjuːnɪk/
the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
Nauheim
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From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
express in words
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I gave her to understand that very much must depend on the result of this journey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
precisely as stated
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
von
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From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
at the time that
From this reading AT MUNICH When we started for Munich it required very little observation to see that von Nauheim was striving sedulously to conceal the fact that he attached such critical importance to my accompanying him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, had I had no prior knowledge of him, I think his demeanor would have roused my suspicions.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you will tell me what passed between you and Minna yesterday," he said when we were in the train.
You've
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From this reading "You've produced a considerable change in her, for I found her much more willing to go on with us than she was before."
