(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 flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
completely unclothed
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
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 All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
Half-unconsciously
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From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
how
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From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
Niendorf
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From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
and nothing more
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
having a point
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
with speed
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading All the flowers in the garden beaten down by the rain--the charm that love gives fled, only bare, sober, sad reality! and on the threshold crouched the demon of selfishness, of cold calculation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carriage rolled quickly down the hill to Niendorf and stopped before the house.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She passed through the garden hall and up the stairs to her room.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to her as if she were here for the first time; the small windows, the gray old walls with the pointed roof--how ugly they were, how strange!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Half-unconsciously the young wife descended and stood in the rain on the steps of the veranda.
