used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading MAIA'S CHOICE.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
croquetverbUS /kroʊˈkeɪ/
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
Dernburg
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
Eberhardt
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
Eckardstein
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From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
a man of refinement
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
grassplot
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From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
and nothing more
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
MaianounUS /ˈmaɪə/
type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
MAIA'S
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From this reading MAIA'S CHOICE.
manor-house
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
Odensburg
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
Reichstag
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From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
von
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
in or at the place that
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
Wildenrod
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From this reading On the terrace of the Odensburg manor-house Eberhardt Dernburg and Oscar von Wildenrod were walking up and down, engaged in conversation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There will be a hot contest at this session of the Reichstag, as is plainly to be foreseen," Dernburg was just saying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From time to time his glance would be directed to the large grassplot where Maia was playing croquet with Count Victor von Eckardstein.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading They had become absorbed in a political discussion, that was conducted with much animation on the part of the older gentleman, while the younger, contrary to his custom, appeared to be silent and abstracted.
