used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
(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 To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
AngelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
any thing at all
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
death of a person
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
JansennounUS /ˈdʒænsən/
a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
Julie
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From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
Julie's
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From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
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 He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
not one, and not any
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
Rossel's
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From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
Starnberg
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From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
unconcealedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsiːld/
not concealed or hidden
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading On a pleasant afternoon, a few days later, Jansen, Julie, and Angelica started from the city for the Starnberg villa.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were none of them in a mood to taste anything.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The drive was silent and sad, for Jansen had been deeply moved by what had happened, and Julie's heart was full of sympathy for his anxiety.
at the time that
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
which person or people
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading To the disappointment of all, when they reached Rossel's house, that worthy met them with a grave face and reported that the doctor had ordered absolute quiet, and had forbidden all exciting visits.
Zenz
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From this reading He led the ladies into the little _salon_ and had some refreshments brought by Zenz, who opened her eyes wide at Julie in unconcealed admiration.
