AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
Clara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
Clara's
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From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
FrankfurtnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
Isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
Rottenmeier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
Sesemann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Just now she was in what was known as the study, where, to judge by the various things standing and lying about, which added to the cosy appearance of the room, the family was fond of sitting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In her home at Frankfurt, Clara, the little daughter of Herr Sesemann, was lying on the invalid couch on which she spent her whole day, being wheeled in it from room to room.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A handsome bookcase with glass doors explained why it was called the study, and here evidently the little girl was accustomed to have her lessons.
work-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This lady was sitting very upright at a small work-table, busy with her embroidery.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Clara's little face was thin and pale, and at this moment her two soft blue eyes were fixed on the clock, which seemed to her to go very slowly this day, and with a slight accent of impatience, which was very rare with her, she asked, "Isn't it time yet, Fraulein Rottenmeier?"
