used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
in addition
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
carriage-house
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From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
Egon
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From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
a social unit living together
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
Fraeulein
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From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
Fritzchen
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From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
full of life and energy
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
go across or through
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
having a supporting base
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
believed likely
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
express in words
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore commissioned Fritzchen to tell his father that he would not intrude upon the family this evening, but would remain in his own apartments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
under normal conditions
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
Wenzel
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From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As they rode into the courtyard a dusty carriage was standing before the carriage-house, and old Wenzel informed them that the Fraeulein from Berlin had arrived a little while before.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a long ride with Fritzchen, Egon returned to the castle later than usual.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Much as he usually enjoyed the evenings spent with the family, he preferred to pass this one in his own room, and he suspected also that his kind employers would be quite willing to dispense with his society upon this particular occasion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the ride the talk of his lively young pupil had left Egon small time for reflection, and he really felt a desire to be alone for a time.
