used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading “Gute Nacht, Herr Bennett!
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Was Cousin Fritz really his friend?
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
having the place or position changed
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Was Cousin Fritz really his friend?
Fritz
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From this reading Was Cousin Fritz really his friend?
Gute
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From this reading “Gute Nacht, Herr Bennett!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “Gute Nacht, Herr Bennett!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
of great significance or value
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
madcapnounUS /ˈmædkæp/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
Nacht
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From this reading “Gute Nacht, Herr Bennett!
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was Cousin Fritz really his friend?
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
Schlafen
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From this reading Schlafen Sie wohl!”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
Sie
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From this reading Schlafen Sie wohl!”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The dwarf, smiling mischievously, disappeared through the entrance and Bennett closed the heavy oaken door and carefully bolted it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
someone who visits
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was Cousin Fritz really his friend?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His madcap visitor had refused to satisfy his curiosity upon several important points, and the American made ready for bed with a disturbed mind.
wohl
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From this reading Schlafen Sie wohl!”
