used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
bow-window
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From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
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 The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
at any time
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
Felice
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From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
Heinrich
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From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
Koenigsstuhl
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From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
Laurenzano
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From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
become covered with mist
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
Neuburg
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From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
Otto
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From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
try to get or reach
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
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From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
Stift
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From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
to-day
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From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The Otto Heinrich building stood before him in the bluish mist of the early morning, and behind in vague outlines the Koenigsstuhl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following morning the sun shone brightly on the small bow-window of the room in the castle, in which Felice Laurenzano now dwelt.
which person or people
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to-day his first duty must be to seek out his brother whom he had not seen for so long, and who now occupied an official dwelling in the Convent (Stift) at Neuburg.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The balmy air of the park surrounding the castle poured in through the open window, and the full notes of numerous birds sent forth an invitation to come out and enjoy the freshness of the morning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In a cheery mood the young man dressed himself, keeping ever before him the facade which was about to become the future work of his life.
