used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Frielinghausen had obtained his discharge from the army.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Frielinghausen had obtained his discharge from the army.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
a boy or man
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
Fire-workers
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From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
Frielinghausen
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From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frielinghausen had obtained his discharge from the army.
a long fixed look
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
Kettke
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From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
a boy or man
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
Minna
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From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
notificationnounUS /ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
née
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From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Frielinghausen had obtained his discharge from the army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
Schenkendorf
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From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
Von
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From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
Walther
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From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Freedom, that I sing--" (_Von Schenkendorf._) In August Corporal von Frielinghausen was ordered to the Fire-workers' College in Berlin.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But his bronzed visage had retained the old frank boyish expression, and altogether he was a fine-looking lad, after whom the women already turned to gaze.
a late time of life
From this reading After two years had passed, his friends received a formal notification of his marriage; it was sent with the greetings of Baron Walther von Frielinghausen and Baroness Minna Victoria von Frielinghausen, _née_ Kettke.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young fellow made a good appearance in his neat uniform; his figure had filled out and become more manly, and on his upper lip a slight moustache had begun to show.
