used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
in addition
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Bernininoun
Italian sculptor and architect of the baroque period in Italy; designed many churches and chapels and tombs and fountains (1598-1680)
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
put or send forth
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
celebritiesnounUS /səˈlebrɪtiz/
plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
for the most part
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Fuellenberg
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From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
Fuellenberg's
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Geheimrat
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From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
a person of German nationality
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
Hahlstroem
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Ingigerd
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Kammacher
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Lars
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From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Roland
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
Toussaint
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From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was going to America to visit museums, private and public, and study the art situation in general.
von
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From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading VI Since, in Fuellenberg's opinion, Frederick von Kammacher was not sufficiently interested in the dancer, Ingigerd Hahlstroem, he mentioned several other recent Berlin celebrities also on the _Roland_ on their way to the United States.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
which person or people
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
wishy-washyadjective
weak in willpower, courage or vitality
From this reading There was Professor Toussaint, an eminent sculptor, some of whose monuments had been erected in several German cities, chiefly Berlin, works done in a wishy-washy Bernini style.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Toussaint," Fuellenberg, who seemed to be fairly loaded with Berlin gossip, explained, "needs money.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There was _Geheimrat_ Lars, a man well-known in art circles, who often cast the deciding vote in purchases of works of art by the government.
