(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 At all events, her commission had not been executed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
DITTE
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From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
take in liquids
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
one or the other of two
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
Lars
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From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
not any; not one
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At all events, her commission had not been executed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
Soerine
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From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
squanderedadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːndərd/
not used to good advantage
From this reading Apparently it had all been squandered--spent in drink no doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Soerine, for some reason or other, he had not seen either, as far as she could understand; and no money had been brought home.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LITTLE MOTHER DITTE At first, Lars Peter told them nothing of his visit to the Capital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Ditte was old enough to read between the lines, and drew her own conclusions.
