adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
AIRnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
Bruno'snounUS /ˈbruːnoʊz/
possessive form of “bruno” — German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
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From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
OPPRESSIVEadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading OPPRESSIVE AIR It seemed as if for several days a heavy atmosphere was weighing down the limbs of all Mrs. Maxa's household, so that its wonted cheerfulness was entirely absent.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Even the mother went about more silently than usual, for the worry about Bruno's future weighed heavily on her heart.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had answered her that urgent business was forcing him to a journey to South Germany, and that it would be time enough to settle the matter after his return.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had written to her brother to come to her as soon as possible, so that they could talk the matter over and come to a united decision.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Bruno, having heard about the situation, was already wrought up by the mere possibility of his being obliged to live with the two boys.
