used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
Edestone
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From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
a person of German nationality
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
and nothing more
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
KAFFEE
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From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
KLATSCH
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From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
LichtensteinnounUS /ˈlɪktənstiːn/
United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had heard nothing, but from what the different officers at the clubs had dropped, he was confident that he had not been forgotten.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
von
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From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He knew that General von Lichtenstein was not waiting for the return of the Emperor, for he was in Berlin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
which person or people
From this reading Edestone was just coming out, and although he was not certain, he thought that the General had recognized him, for he leaned over and spoke to the Emperor, who looked straight at the American.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact he had seen him driving past the Embassy in his big automobile with the General.
showing curiosity
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading KAFFEE KLATSCH Edestone had now been at the Embassy for about a week and was wondering what would be the next move on the part of the German General Staff.
