used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
react verbally
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
on or to one side
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
Borgert
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From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
connivancenounUS /kəˈnaɪvəns/
agreement on a secret plot
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
every person
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
GARRISONnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
not accessible to view
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
go away from a place
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
Leimann
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From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
for more time
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
misdoings
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From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
carry out
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGES IN THE GARRISON The flight of First Lieutenant Borgert could not long remain a secret.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that no one aside from Leimann had known precisely his bad financial status.
precisely as stated
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
at the time that
From this reading When he did not return at the expiration of his short leave, and a telegraphic query brought the answer from his father that he had not seen him, the assumption began to take shape that he had tried to escape the consequences of his misdoings by deserting.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Everybody then began to see, detail after detail, the whole system of fraud erected by Borgert, with the passive connivance of his friend Leimann.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But when the Jewish dealer came to claim the furniture sold him, and at the same time the bailiff arrived with the intention of seizing the very same objects on the strength of a new process of attachment begun in court, the catastrophe could no longer be hidden from the world.
