used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a magical evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a magical evening.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
go away from a place
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
Lottchen
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From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading It was a magical evening.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
never-to-be-forgotten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
Trudel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A glorious sunset glow illumined the sky as mother and Lottchen set out for their never-to-be-forgotten walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a magical evening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trudel was so engrossed in a game of cards with the boys that she could not be induced to come out; moreover she had a slight cold and the evenings were chilly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether it is based mostly on fact or on fancy we will leave to the German philosophers to decide, but I have heard that they are doubtful on this point, with regard to the world, I mean.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As the world is full of fact and fancy, so is this story.
