used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
quickly and without warning
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
bluntedadjectiveUS /ˈblʌntəd/
made dull or blunt
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
expressionlessadjectiveUS /ɪkspreʃənlɪs/
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
Frauen
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “You know I’m funny.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
coins made of gold
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
grass-coveredadjective
covered with grass
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
haupt
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
I'm
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From this reading “You know I’m funny.
ich
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know I’m funny.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
Miriam
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MitnounUS /ˈeˈmaɪˈtiː/
an engineering university in Cambridge
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
nicht
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
on the contrary
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
spreche
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
trimnessnoun
a state of arrangement or appearance
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
well-cut
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From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
well-knitadjective
strongly and firmly constructed
From this reading Miriam looked leisurely at the man walking at her side along the grass-covered cliff; his well-knit frame, his well-cut blue serge, the trimness of collar and tie, his faintly blunted regular features, clean ruddy skin and clear expressionless German blue eyes.
a Caucasian
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Altogether he was rather like a German, with his red and white and gold and blue colouring and his small military moustache.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know I’m funny.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I never talk to young ladies.”
über
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From this reading She could imagine him snapping abruptly in a booming chest voice, “Mit Frauen spreche ich über_haupt_ nicht.”
