used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
Annchen
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From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Nineteen last December, father," she answered.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "Nineteen last December, father," she answered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
put on clothes
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Nineteen last December, father," she answered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
Heyden
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From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
of great significance or value
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
immediately past
From this reading "Nineteen last December, father," she answered.
malaproposadjective
of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
Mansen
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From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
take in marriage
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
NineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading "Nineteen last December, father," she answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
by chance
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
Rudolf's
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From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
stepfathernounUS /ˈstepfɑːðər/
the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
Thyrza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
Vander
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From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mrs Mansen therefore had had a twofold object in sending her out of the room: first, to stop her malapropos remarks about Annchen Vander Heyden, and secondly, that she might be informed respecting Rudolf's visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
at the time that
From this reading She was a good deal surprised when he inquired of her what might be her exact age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Nineteen," he repeated gravely; "it is an early age at which to marry."
Zeerust
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From this reading Thyrza herself, however, did not anticipate any more important communication than that possibly her stepfather had purchased a new dress for her in Zeerust.
