used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
in addition
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
Braesig
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From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
Habermann
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From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
Jochen
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From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
Louise
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From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
engage in
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
Nuessler
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From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
and nothing more
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
others
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From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
express in words
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
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 Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Habermann heard nothing of this occurrence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Jochen Nuessler said nothing of consequence, and Braesig also held his peace, that is toward Habermann.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
which person or people
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Pastor and his wife had the same reason for silence, and also the wish that the whole matter should be forgotten by Louise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Frau Nuessler, who had heard the whole story from her little girls, could not find it in her heart to say a word to her brother which could grieve him, or make him suspicious of others.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading His child said nothing to him about it, only treated him with increased tenderness and reverence, if that were possible, as if with her greater love to make up to him the wrong which had been done him.
