Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

later than; following

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

anew

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

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

From this reading The note was forgotten, and all danger was over.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

uttered without voice

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The note was forgotten, and all danger was over.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The note was forgotten, and all danger was over.

set up or found

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

in a free manner

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

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From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

something written by hand

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

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

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

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

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

make reference to

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading She was mistaken.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

a brief written record

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

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

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

above and across; more than

From this reading The note was forgotten, and all danger was over.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

by chance

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Magelone breathed more freely; perhaps, after all, her grandfather had not recognized Otto's handwriting.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

write carelessly

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was mistaken.

in the near future

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

carry out

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

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

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

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

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Freiherr had seen at a glance that the scrawl was from Otto, and as soon as he found himself alone in his room after supper he took the note from his pocket to read it again, and decide what course to take in the matter.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A BETROTHAL The evening passed without any mention by the Freiherr of Otto's note; Johann Leopold's letter was the absorbing topic.