Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

arousing affect

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

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From this reading “Ah!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

for the reason that

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

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From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

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From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

a person of German nationality

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

in the recent past

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

easily agitated

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

precisely as stated

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “NOT SATISFIED” As Claudia was waiting for the lift in their block of flats half an hour later Fritz Neeburg came running down the stairs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Claudia was a little impatient of Fritz Neeburg because of a certain German stolidity and lack of imagination, but he was what she called “a learned beast,” and a very loyal and kindly friend to both of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had lately given up practising as a medical man and devoted himself to research work in connection with nervous troubles affecting the brain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mrs. Currey, you’re back early from your dinner-party.”