used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ARE DISGUSTED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ARE DISGUSTED.
DISGUSTEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ARE DISGUSTED.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
set up or found
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
a young female
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
Nettie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
parent'snounUS /ˈperənts/
possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ARE DISGUSTED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
Wenrich
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From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
Wenrich's
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From this reading Less than an hour later found Robert at Herman Wenrich's modest home.
which person or people
From this reading A ring at the door bell brought Nettie Wenrich, who smiled pleasantly upon seeing our hero.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I was afraid he would not get well before, but now I am sure he will."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My father is much better, thank you," said the girl, in reply to Robert's question concerning her parent's health.
