AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
Amerikanische
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From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That would be my role.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
bystandernounUS /ˈbaɪstændər/
a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
echtadjective
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
GOWNSnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
how
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From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The purchasing of the clothes was a real joy.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That would be my role.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
Nirlanger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
oogly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading The purchasing of the clothes was a real joy.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading That would be my role.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF GOWNS From husbands in general, and from oogly German husbands in particular may Hymen defend me!
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But how was I to know that the harmless little shopping expedition would resolve itself into a domestic tragedy, with Herr Nirlanger as the villain, Frau Nirlanger as the persecuted heroine, and I as—what is it in tragedy that corresponds to the innocent bystander in real life?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Never again will I attempt to select “echt Amerikanische” clothes for a woman who must not weary her young husband.
