used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
in the past
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
(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 During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a cherished desire
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
from appearances alone
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH INFERIORITY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
INFERIORITYnounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading FRENCH INFERIORITY.
iotanounUS /ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
Leskjewitsch
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From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
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 Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
joined in matrimony
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
an angry dispute
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
Rohritz
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From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
Therese
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From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During dinner he incessantly makes all kinds of comparisons between Austria and France, of course to the disadvantage of the latter country.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One observation Stella makes during the dinner,--namely, that married people apparently living happily together in Paris suffer quite as much from a chronic difference of opinion as those in Austria.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Baron Rohritz and Therese do not quarrel one iota less than Jack Leskjewitsch and his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
a late time of life
From this reading Although Rohritz, as a former diplomatist,--a career which he abandoned five years ago on account of a difference with his chief and an absolute lack of ambition,--and from long residence in Paris, speaks perfect French, the conversation at his special request is carried on in German.
