used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW SCHEME.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
Alven
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From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
to come or go into
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
Ernsthausen
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From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
Gersdorf
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From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
Gersdorf's
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From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
a young female
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
Lasberg
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From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW SCHEME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
others
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From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A NEW SCHEME.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
in a strange manner
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
supper-room
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From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
von
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From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doors of the supper-room were opened and the assemblage began to enter it by couples.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does this mean, Molly?" he asked, in a low tone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Baron Ernsthausen offered his arm to the Baroness Lasberg, having been assigned her as his neighbour at table, and having learned from her with much satisfaction that Lieutenant von Alven was to be his daughter's escort, and that Herr Gersdorf's place was at the opposite end of the table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The distinguished couple slowly advanced followed by a crowd of others, but, strangely enough, Lieutenant von Alven offered his arm to another young girl, and Herr Gersdorf approached the Baroness Ernsthausen.
