used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
absent-minded
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From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
Albrecht
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From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
CandidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
one or the other of two
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
divisible by two
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
not any; not one
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
Osternau
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From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
Pigglewitch
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From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
self-occupied
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From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
precisely as stated
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
von
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From this reading A conversation like that of the morning between Herr von Osternau and the tutor always leaves traces, even although it has ended satisfactorily for both parties; for some short time at least it leaves behind it an uncomfortable sense of restraint, and this was evident now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It was an uncomfortable, wearisome evening.
(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 He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He tried to be as cordial and kindly as usual, but he did not succeed very well, and his efforts were by no means seconded either by Albrecht or by Pigglewitch.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Lieutenant was so absent-minded and self-occupied that he took no part whatever in the conversation, and the Candidate was noticeably taciturn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herr von Osternau could not recover from the effect upon his mood of the interviews with the Lieutenant and the tutor.
