1831
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From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
1910
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From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/
plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
power to direct or determine
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
divisible by two
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
a person of German nationality
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
an established custom
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
hibiscusnoun
any plant of the genus Hibiscus
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
how
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From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
mood-swings
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From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
a human being
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
Raabe
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From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
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 A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
sunflowersnounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊərz/
plural of “sunflower” — any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Apart from that, I am a lawyer and father to three sons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I am, even by German standards, an uncommonly prudent person and I know how to keep my five senses under control.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
at the time that
From this reading Neither during lilac time nor when there are hibiscus, sunflowers and asters on the ground am I in the habit of laying myself open to sentimental and romantic mood-swings.
Wilhelm
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From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A Story by Wilhelm Raabe (1831-1910) Let me state my case calmly and without any undue fuss.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I do not keep a diary, but my legal appointments books are stored in strict chronological order, year by year, on my library shelves.
