afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
Blanche
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From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
the act of departing
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The dining-room looked very pleasant on that October morning.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
Falck
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From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
Frithiof
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From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dining-room looked very pleasant on that October morning.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
a particular point in time
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The dining-room looked very pleasant on that October morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The dining-room looked very pleasant on that October morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The dining-room looked very pleasant on that October morning.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
Sigrid
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From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Sigrid, though never quite happy when her twin was away, was looking forward eagerly to his return, and was so much cheered by the improvement in her father’s health and spirits that she felt more at rest than she had done for some time.
precisely as stated
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frithiof at that very moment was walking through the streets of Hull, feeling lonely and desolate enough.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
at the time that
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The house seems quiet without Frithiof,” remarked Herr Falck on the Monday after his son’s departure.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They felt desolate without him at Bergen, and began to talk much of his return, and to wonder when the wedding would be, and to settle what presents they would give Blanche.
