aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
(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 "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
Anton
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From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
Bernhard
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From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
at any time
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
hear with intention
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
and nothing more
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
sick-bed
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From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
express in words
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will often come if our conversation does not excite you too much," replied Anton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anton stood by the sick-bed of his friend Bernhard, and looked with sincere sympathy at his wasted form.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All the time you have been away," said he, sadly, "I have been longing for you; now that you are returned, I shall be better."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young student's face was more furrowed than ever, his complexion was transparent as wax, his long hair hung in disorder around his damp brow, and his eyes shone with feverish excitement.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," said Bernhard, "I will merely listen, and you shall tell me about your travels."
