used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
how long something has existed
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
(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 A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
a young person of either sex
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
emanating from God
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
EIN
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From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
ESnounUS /es/
a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
Grindelwald
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From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
infantine
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From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
IST
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From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
KINDLEIN
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From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
landlord'snounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
NUR
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From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
and nothing more
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
proportionatelyadverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
to a proportionate degree
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
migratory
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
wertauxiliary verbUS /wɜːrt/
an old form of “were”, used with “thou”
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _ES IST NUR EIN KINDLEIN--ONLY A CHILD._ What wert thou then?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lights were glittering in the hotel at Grindelwald--something more than the paltry allowance of which Arthur had feelingly complained was being displayed, for, late as it was in the season, there had been arrivals, and the landlord's heart was light.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He could not understand this fancy of people for keen winds, frost and snow, but it suited his purpose and he rejoiced.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The dull season would be rendered shorter, and his winter expenses proportionately lightened.
but in spite of that
From this reading A child most infantine, Yet wandering far beyond that innocent age In all but its sweet looks and mien divine?
