used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
(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 In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
Berkow
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From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
Hartmann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading This person was Herr Wilberg.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
a particular point in time
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
not any; not one
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
official'snounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
possessive form of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
and nothing more
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
a human being
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
with little or no delay
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This person was Herr Wilberg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
at the time that
From this reading The admiration he had felt for Hartmann had been promptly transferred to the new proprietor, when the latter had placed himself at the head of affairs, grasping the helm with a vigour which no one expected from so weak and effeminate a hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
which person or people
From this reading Among the dwellers on the Berkow estates there was probably only one person who viewed the strife, which had so violently broken out between master and men, in any but its most alarming aspect.
Wilberg
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From this reading This person was Herr Wilberg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His fancy was taken by this situation so fraught with peril, by the knowledge that the low ferment of discontent reigning all around might at any moment explode and bring about a catastrophe.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In that official's foolish young head there lurked so much vague exaggerated romance that he could not help thinking it all highly interesting.
