used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
(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 Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading What I know of him is little enough.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I know of him is little enough.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What I know of him is little enough.
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 This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What I know of him is little enough.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
originsnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒɪnz/
plural of “origin” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Indeed, of his past life and origins I know nothing at all.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
Steppenwolf
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From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I know of him is little enough.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether this manuscript needs any introductory remarks may be open to question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I, however, feel the need of adding a few pages to those of the Steppenwolf in which I try to record my recollections of him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This book contains the records left us by a man whom, according to the expression he often used himself, we called the Steppenwolf.
