used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
anew
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
at-home
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From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
Bertha's
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From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
der
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From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
Dwarskijker
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From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
the act of departing
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
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 The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
take the midday meal
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
malevolencenoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
make reference to
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
easily agitated
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
not any; not one
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
on the contrary
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
in a serious manner
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
carry out
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
express in words
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He at once grasped her intention and, to tell the truth, was surprised that she had not given up her plan of pushing herself.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the middle of November; and Constance remembered that Bertha's second at-home day was on the third Tuesday of the month.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
Welcke
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From this reading And, as if to redeem her promise to Van der Welcke, she said that afternoon, at lunch, that she was going to Bertha's, as it was Bertha's day.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The next number of the _Dwarskijker_ was due in a day or two; and this, although she did not mention it again, left her practically no peace throughout that week, in her terror of printed words of spite and malevolence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had rather imagined that the idea came to her in the nervous excitement produced by their conversation, but that she would not take it seriously after the excitement was past.
