(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 Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
Dernburg's
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From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
a social unit living together
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
a social unit living together
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
MaianounUS /ˈmaɪə/
type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
Odensburg
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From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
re-election
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From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
Ringstedt
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From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dernburg's re-election had been expected with such certainty, that it had been considered in making their household arrangements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
to-day
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From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
von
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From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was the matter with Count Victor to-day?" said Maia thoughtfully.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now, whether they should go at all to Berlin was questionable, and the old lady was returning, for the present, to Odensburg.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
which person or people
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Their destination was the railroad station, whither they went to bring home Frau von Ringstedt, who had repaired to Berlin, to prepare the family residence there for occupation during the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, ON WITH THE NEW.----" Maia and her companion, meanwhile, had continued their ride.