Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A NAPA CHRISTCHILD.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

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From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

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From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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From this reading BENICIA'S LETTERS.

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From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

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From this reading A NAPA CHRISTCHILD.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading PRESS OF COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading PRESS OF COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

start firing a weapon

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a person of German nationality

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

before any deductions

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

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From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

and nothing more

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the literary culture

From this reading BENICIA'S LETTERS.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia

From this reading A NAPA CHRISTCHILD.

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From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRESS OF COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

out of fashion

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading PRESS OF COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading PRESS OF COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

a city in northeastern Germany near the Baltic sea; an important member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are just old-fashioned Christmas tales, to be read before an open fire, with a heart full of charity for me.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

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

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This Christmas book is offered, to keep in memory sunny winter days, spent in Rostock, Hohen Niendorf bei Kroepelin, and Gross Kussewitz, and with the added hope that Poppendorf bei Bentwish will not forget that I wrote in the house-book-- You have a gentle cure for parting's pain; It is your German word Aufwiederseh'n.