Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

later than; following

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

(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 Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

react verbally

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

any thing at all

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

having the place or position changed

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

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From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

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From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

a trodden path

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

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From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

toward home

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

absolutely essential

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

one of four equal parts

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

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From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

in a serious manner

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

in a strange manner

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

oppressively hot and humid weather

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

having intellectual depth

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

in a menacing manner

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Evening had come, but the sultriness of the day still remained, in the west a great thunder cloud hung threateningly, and the harvest people hurried homewards.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She looked still graver and more thoughtful than in the morning, for Eugen's whole being seemed so strangely altered and disturbed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had not been able to hide his visible disquiet and agitation, had seemed unwilling to answer her questions, and had hurried away, after barely a quarter of an hour's conversation with her, under the pretext that his presence was necessary at the Schloss.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Gertrud was certainly embarrassed at this behaviour, but had not the slightest suspicion of anything seriously wrong, she had perfect faith in her _fiance's_ explanation, that an unpleasant circumstance had occurred, which had greatly annoyed him, and she waited impatiently for the night's meeting, in which he had promised to explain all.

but in spite of that

From this reading Without any suspicion of the coming storm, since the wood hid the lowering clouds as yet, Gertrud Walter walked slowly along the footpath which led to the Schloss.