used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
anew
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
Ah
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From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
(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 But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
demanding attention
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
FallernounUS /ˈfɔːlər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
and nothing more
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
Lenz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
and nothing more
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
To recall to mind.
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
carry out
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
express in words
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the bye, it has just occurred to me that I dreamt of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
up to a particular time
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Go to Pilgrim, too, if you have time, and tell him I am waiting at home for him.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
which person or people
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I must take courage, I will first of all prepare the security for you: take it to the mayor before he rides out, and remember me to him.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
the day immediately before today
From this reading And Lenz replied--"Ah, my friend! to wake, and wake again, and to remember the events of yesterday, is only fresh misery!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, Lenz!--so you slept well?--you are still like a child, who sleeps sound after crying till he is worn out," said Faller, in his deep hollow bass voice, next morning.
