at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
Director'snounUS /daɪˈrektərz/
possessive form of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "It is no use, Your Excellency," he murmured.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
a long fixed look
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is no use, Your Excellency," he murmured.
Jean-Christophe
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From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
Krafft
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From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "It is no use, Your Excellency," he murmured.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is no use, Your Excellency," he murmured.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not worth while now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is not worth while now."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
with low volume
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Please give it me," said the old man quietly, as though he had not heard.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
the act of using
From this reading "It is no use, Your Excellency," he murmured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jean-Christophe saw that the Director's gaze was fixed on the paper which he was still unconsciously holding crumpled up in his hand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It is not worth while now."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "It is not worth while now."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Herr Krafft, will you give me the letter that is in your hand?"
