used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
AlgebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading Algebra is much harder, Prince."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
Delphinenort
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From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
Dr
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lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
the act of consuming food
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EconomicsnounUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪks/
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Algebra is much harder, Prince."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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Heinrich
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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I'm
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From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
Imma
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
Klaus
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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
a form of address for a man
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading Algebra is much harder, Prince."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Algebra is much harder, Prince."
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
rusknounUS /rʌsk/
slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
Spoelmann
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm surprised that it is at bottom so simple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
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visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
Watercloose
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And so they went on, and the Prince's visits to Delphinenort were devoted to dull realities.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as they went so deeply into things, they did not get far in one afternoon, so made a mark in the book at which to start next time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whenever Mr. Spoelmann did not come to tea, or, with Dr. Watercloose, left them, after eating his rusk, Imma and Klaus Heinrich sat down at the gilt table with their books, and plunged heads together into the Science of Economics.
