used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
how long something has existed
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
travel across or pass over
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
the first light of day
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
give a description of
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
a person of German nationality
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
Jean-Christophe
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From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
L'Adolescent
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From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
L'Aube
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From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
Matin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
militarismnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪzəm/
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
a particular point in time
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
the local environment
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
PuritannounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
a safe place
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
RevoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
Révólte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
carry out
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Jean-Christophe" is the history of the development of a musician of genius.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An act of open revolt against German militarism compels him to cross the frontier and take refuge in Paris, and the remainder of this vast book is devoted to the adventures of Jean-Christophe in France.
viz
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From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
at the time that
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Parts I and II carry Jean-Christophe from the moment of his birth to the day when, after his first encounter with Woman, at the age of fifteen, he falls back upon a Puritan creed.
a late time of life
From this reading Parts III and IV describe the succeeding five years of his life, when, at the age of twenty, his sincerity, integrity, and unswerving honesty have made existence impossible for him in the little Rhine town of his birth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The present volume comprises the first four volumes of the original French, viz.: "L'Aube," "Le Matin," "L'Adolescent," and "La Révólte," which are designated in the translation as Part I--The Dawn; Part II--Morning; Part III--Youth; Part IV--Revolt.
