used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
next to; at the side of
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
placed crosswise
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
divisible by two
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Praesidentin shook her head.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Praesidentin shook her head.
HermannnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
make reference to
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
portieres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
Praesidentin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Praesidentin shook her head.
get by special effort
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The Praesidentin shook her head.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
Toni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "That Toni should mention that unfortunate name!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grandmother and grandson were alone together, the portieres were drawn up, the doors closed; they were secure from listeners.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Count had not yet spoken a single word, with crossed arms he walked up and down incessantly, without answering, without even hearing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading It makes you beside yourself, Hermann, what has become of your self-command, your strength of will?"
