used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
any thing at all
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
Aron
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From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
Buetze
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From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
down-stairs
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From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
set up or found
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
Fraeulein
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From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
Hegewitz
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From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
Klaus
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From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
the force of workers available
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
not able to be found
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
with speed
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Meanwhile Anna Maria had gone quickly down-stairs and entered her brother's room.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
precisely as stated
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
von
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From this reading Klaus von Hegewitz was exactly like other men in this respect, that he never could find anything, and grew so vexed in hunting, that from very irritation he found nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting at his desk, rummaging about in the drawers for the missing papers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
which person or people
From this reading At the door stood the farm inspector and a little old man who was well known at Buetze, Isaac Aron the Jew.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He made a deep reverence to Anna Maria, and said contentedly: "Now matters will be brought into good shape; the gracious Fraeulein knows the place of everything in the whole house."
