used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
expiateverbUS /ˈekspieɪt/
make amends for
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
a man of refinement
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
GhettonounUS /ˈɡetoʊ/
formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
Siebenschlaefer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading But the innocent must expiate the sins committed by the guilty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
synagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is the result," complained the Jews, "of allowing a Jewish child to frequent Christian balls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day people were talking everywhere of the kiss and its consequences.
at the time that
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
in or at the place that
From this reading In the drawing-room of the magistrate, in the cafe of Aaron Siebenschlaefer, where the Christian dignitaries assembled, and in the court of the synagogue, where the public opinion of the Ghetto originated.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Why need she have been so irritable when the young gentleman made a joke about her father?
