used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
in the past
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading At what hour would the Herrschaft dine?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
Flaschenberg
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From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
Herrschaft
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From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At what hour would the Herrschaft dine?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
linguistnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
a specialist in linguistics
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
LORDSnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
an old word for “no”
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
others
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From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What did the Herrschaft propose? he should recommend the ascent of the Flaschenberg.
SilesianounUS /sɪˈliːzə/
a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading After breakfast the waiter appeared and addressed the linguist of the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MY LORDS “Nay, do not think I flatter: For what advancement may I hope from thee?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At what hour would the Herrschaft dine?
a late time of life
From this reading _Hamlet._ Some years ago the present chronicler and others were staying at a small hotel in a remote corner of Silesia.
