used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
anew
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
in addition
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
any person at all
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
at any time
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
Hilda
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From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
Krems
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From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
immediately past
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
go away from a place
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
Leopoldine
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From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
come together
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
an educational institution
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
school-teachers
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From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
refrain from harming
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
express in speech
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had time to spare now, but I did not help my mother with her housework any more than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
unhappier
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From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As a matter of course that secret longing was in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
at the time that
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time when I was to leave school approached at last, and I hailed that event with great delight, for I rejoiced at the thought that in the future I should not be compelled to meet Leopoldine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My dearest wish was to be sent to Krems, so that I also might join the seminary for school-teachers, and I wondered in my heart of hearts whether Hilda would speak to me then.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Without being able to give a satisfactory explanation of my feelings I grew unhappier from day to day, and at times when I was most sad I became conscious of a story in my head, and wrote it down, but tore the paper up again without ever showing it to anybody.
