used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
(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 Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
placed in a grave
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
clockmakernoun
someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
carefully weighed
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
one or the other of two
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
not accessible to view
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
a boy or man
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
Lenz
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From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
Lenz's
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From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
Morgenhalde
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From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
and nothing more
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
a male human offspring
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This Pilgrim is the son of a dial painter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early left an orphan, he was educated by the old schoolmaster at the expense of the parish.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
which person or people
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lenz's wife, who was buried today, was like a mother to the lad; and her only child, Lenz, was always like his brother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was, however, far more frequently with the clockmaker, Lenz of the Morgenhalde, than with the schoolmaster.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pilgrim was considered quick and clever; whereas Lenz, with all his ability in his profession, has something vague and dreary in his nature; and who knows whether a great musical genius does not lie hidden in Lenz, and an equal talent for painting in Pilgrim! but it has not come to light yet in either of them.
