used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
in addition
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
react verbally
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
true confidential information
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
divisible by two
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
the act of departing
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
the state of being honored
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
how
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From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
Kogel
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From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
Landshut
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From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
a particular point in time
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
a brief written record
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
Pyramus
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From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
Ratisbon
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From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
express in words
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no lack of messengers going to Landshut, and the answer was not delayed.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Every impulse of her being urged her to learn further details of him and his condition.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During these war times, Pyramus answered, he was not his own master even for a moment; therefore he must deny himself a visit to her, and he also lacked time for a detailed account by letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If, however, she could resolve to do him the honour of a visit, he would promise her a more cordial reception than he had experienced on her side.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading As Pyramus Kogel was staying in Landshut, she wrote a note entreating him, if possible, to come to Ratisbon to tell her about her father, or, if this could not be, to inform her by letter how he fared.
