used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
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 Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
Ludvik
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From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
maturitas
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From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
go across or through
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
an educational institution
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
Selim
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From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I did not go home at Easter, for the approaching examination for _maturitas_ stood in the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
which person or people
From this reading Besides the ordinary lessons in the gymnasium and the work for the examination, Selim and I took private lessons from a student who, as he had entered the University not long before, knew best what we needed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This for me was a memorable time, for in it fell the whole structure of my thoughts and imagining, reared so laboriously by Father Ludvik, my father, and the whole atmosphere of our quiet house.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that I would not like to work in vacation, and that beyond doubt I should forget at least one half of what I had learned in school, so I worked very vigorously.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Besides, my father wished me to pass the preliminary examination before the beginning of the University year.
