used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
Bemperlein
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From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
Berkow
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From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
a youthful male person
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
a man of refinement
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
Julius
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From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
KindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
new-comer
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From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He might be thirty or more, and held a boy by the hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
von
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From this reading Kindest regards from Frau von Berkow, and here she sends you Bemperlein and Julius to look at; cut copies are not taken back by the publisher!"
accept gladly
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Heartily welcome!" said Oswald, hastily rising from his corner of the sofa in which he had been sitting, lost in thought, and half embarrassed; he shook hands with the new-comer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With these words there entered a small pale gentleman, with spectacles on his nose, and dressed in an old-fashioned but neat costume.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you, esteemed colleague!
