Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the state of being absent

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

eagerly desirous

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NOWHERE AT HOME.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Johannes had entirely forgotten it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

accept an excuse for

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Johannes had entirely forgotten it.

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From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Johannes had entirely forgotten it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading NOWHERE AT HOME.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Johannes had entirely forgotten it.

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From this reading Johannes had entirely forgotten it.

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 As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

engage in

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

an insignificant place

From this reading NOWHERE AT HOME.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

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From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

precisely as stated

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On this very evening there was a social meeting of the Professors at the Staatsraethin's.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

in or at the place that

From this reading She was walking to and fro in her garden behind the house, where her guests were to assemble and enjoy the lovely twilight in the open air.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As the afternoon passed and evening approached without bringing him, the Staatsraethin grew really anxious about him, apart from the embarrassment which his absence caused with regard to her guests, to whom she knew not what excuse to make.