used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
(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 The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
Amtmann
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From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
ante-chamber
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From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
Barbara
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From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
Belier
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From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
Berenice
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From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
blackguardverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
familiarities
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From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
set up or found
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
a young female
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
Hartmann
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From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
lisping
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From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
for more time
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
on the contrary
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The angry girl pushed the blackguard from her as he attempted to stroke her cheeks, lisping something about the golden locks of Berenice.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
showing sorrow
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Surprised and indignant Lydia entered the room and asked the Amtmann, what all this meant.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Herr Hartmann comforted her with delicate compliments, which he later accompanied with vulgar familiarities.
which person or people
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Lydia on that eventful day returned from her visit to Frau Belier, who had detained her rather longer than usual with her chattering, she found the old servant weeping in the ante-chamber.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The Amtmann and a police officer were in her master's rooms, sobbed Barbara, opening all the drawers searching for papers in the writing desk and taking away whatever seemed good to them.
