used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
how long something has existed
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
in a state of sleep
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
Elsbeth
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From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
frollicked
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From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
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 In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
engage in
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
with speed
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
a male human offspring
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
refrain from harming
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
up to a particular time
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time Frau Elsbeth began to age rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
at the time that
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He faithfully kept the vow which he had made on the morning of his confirmation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul now began to help with the farming.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the evening, when the servants had retired to rest and the twins had frollicked till they fell asleep, mother and son often sat together for hours and planned and calculated; but when some resolution had ripened within them and a gleam of hope shone from their eyes, it often happened that they would suddenly start and let their heads droop with a sigh; but neither of them gave utterance to that which weighed on their minds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He worked like the meanest of his servants, and when his mother begged him to spare himself, he kissed her hand and replied, “You know we have a great deal to make good.”
