used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
Bertha
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From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
Clara
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From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
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 She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
Elise
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From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISCHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS.
Fraeulein
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From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading MISCHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
how
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From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
not in action or at work
From this reading MISCHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
Lieschen
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From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
for more time
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
a female domestic
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading MISCHIEF FOR IDLE HANDS.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
as might be expected
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
not any; not one
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
the state of being asleep
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The lady of the mansion was not fond of solitude, and, moreover, she was desirous of knowing how her guest had passed the night.
in the near future
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose she had sent her maid to question Fraeulein Lieschen in the blue room an hour previously, but Elise was no longer there,--she had resigned her post to a maid so soon as her patient's quiet, regular breathing showed that he was sleeping naturally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
Von
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From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
Wangen
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From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bertha Von Wangen was seated at breakfast on the balcony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had risen quite early to enjoy the dewy freshness of the morning which had followed the storm of the night before, and Elise and Clara were her companions.
