used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
above-namedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
Almbach
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From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "That is too bad.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
without deviation
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
a social unit living together
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is too bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
jubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
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 Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
pedanticadjectiveUS /pəˈdæntɪk/
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
Reinhold
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From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
Identical; not different.
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I must forbid Reinhold all cultivation of music if he continues to pursue it in so senseless a manner."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is too bad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This mania really begins to surpass all limits.
to-day
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From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "That is too bad.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
belonging to which person
From this reading Herr Almbach, a man about fifty, whose quiet, measured, almost pedantic manner, generally served as a pattern for all the office people, appeared to have quite lost his equilibrium to-day, by the above-named mania, as he continued, in great excitement-- "The bookkeeper came home this morning about four o'clock from the jubilee, which I had left directly after midnight.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With these words, the merchant Almbach opened a family council, which took place in the parlour, in his wife's and daughter's presence, and at which, fortunately, the special object of the same did not assist.
