used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
(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 In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
cansfull
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
at any time
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
the act of giving
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
harmoniesnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/
plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
lardverbUS /lɑːrd/
prepare or cook with lard
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
Martina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a particular point in time
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
Mozart'snounUS /ˈmoʊzɑːrts/
possessive form of “mozart” — prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791)
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
not any; not one
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
a human being
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
Roettmann's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
Roettmanshof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
the state of being asleep
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
stewingnounUS /ˈstuːɪŋ/
an extreme state of worry and agitation
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
move an implement through
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
suetnoun
hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She preferred its being thrown away to giving it to any poor person.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
which person or people
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was very little stir of labour about the place, for a wood merchant has the advantage of his possessions growing while he is sleeping, and without any exertion on his part.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was said that the cause of this greasy smell, was the old lady pouring whole cansfull of spoiled lard on the road every year.
a late time of life
From this reading Mozart's harmonies were entirely ignored at the Roettmann's residence; indeed, for seven years past, ever since Martina had been in their service, no songs had ever been heard in that house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In all other respects, however, the good living went on as before: there was an everlasting roasting, boiling, and stewing; and the moment you approached the house such a rich greasy odour was perceptible that all who came from Roettmanshof seemed impregnated with lard and suet.
