used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Benno seemed especially agitated.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
(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 "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
Benno
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From this reading Benno seemed especially agitated.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
without deviation
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
Dr
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From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
Elmhorst
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From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Benno seemed especially agitated.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
death of a person
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
Gronau
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From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
Reinsfeld
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From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Benno seemed especially agitated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "So matters stand at present," he concluded, after a long explanation.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "Gronau came directly to me after his interview with the president, and all my efforts to deter him from his purpose are vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
which person or people
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evening; Elmhorst was in his office with Dr. Reinsfeld, who had arrived half an hour previously, and from the air of both men it was evident that the subject of their conversation was a grave one.
