used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
anew
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
(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 All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
terminate
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
divisible by two
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
a person of German nationality
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
and nothing more
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
the sound of laughing
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
on one occasion
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
on the contrary
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
unusual or striking
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
resounded
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From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
not in physical motion
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
precisely as stated
From this reading All of a sudden Paradise had become very desolate.
at the time that
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Most Germans go into society just as they go to the theatre, and believe they have done all that duty requires of them when, from their seats, they have made careful observations of the actors; and they think themselves justified in complaining of being bored whenever the latter are in a bad mood for acting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, in spite of the great necessity for social intercourse that is inherent in the German character, nothing is more remarkable than the rarity of true social talent, and still more the lack of that social sense of duty which urges the individual to do all in his power to contribute to the general entertainment.
which person or people
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the rooms that had once resounded with conversation and laughter until long after midnight, there now assembled a mere handful of rather morose and chilly comrades, who did not thaw out even over their wine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They sat behind their glasses, silent and disconsolate, each one expecting of the other that he would suddenly break out again in the old festal mood.
