used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
in the past
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
(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 Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
Arnoldsen
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From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
fearless and daring
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
Buddenbrook
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From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
Gerda
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From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
harmingverbUS /ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
Johann
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From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
long-awaited
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From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
PhilistinesnounUS /ˈfɪləstiːnz/
plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
a male human offspring
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
carry out
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long ago he had led Gerda Arnoldsen to the altar, and all the Philistines had shaken their heads.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
which person or people
From this reading But now, the long-awaited heir, who showed so many physical traits of the paternal inheritance--did he, after all, belong entirely to the mother’s side?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thomas Buddenbrook was, in his heart, far from pleased with the development of little Johann.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had felt strong and bold enough then to display a distinguished taste without harming his position as a citizen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had hoped that one day his son would take up the work of the father’s lifetime in his stronger, more fortunate hands, and carry it forward.
