used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
in addition
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
Arnau
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From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/
-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
Baronin
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From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
bonne
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From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
lacking funds
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
set up or found
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
Gertrud
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From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
gouvernante
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From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
a female domestic
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
not any; not one
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
and nothing more
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
Reinert
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From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
Sternfeld
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From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning broke clear and sunny.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
in the direction of
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
precisely as stated
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
von
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From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one thought of attributing any importance to this circumstance, but, on the other hand, Baronin von Sternfeld was greatly displeased that Mademoiselle Walter had also excused herself, on the plea of feeling very unwell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The good lady found this sudden indisposition of the _gouvernante_ very inconvenient, for she was necessitated thereby to look after the children personally the whole day, the _bonne_ and lady's maid being fully occupied with preparations for the next day's journey.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In her room, the windows of which looked out towards the fields, Gertrud paced restlessly up and down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At breakfast Count Arnau and Herr von Reinert were missing, they had gone for a ride very early with several other gentlemen, which had only been settled late the evening before.
