Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

later than; following

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

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From this reading "Ah!

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am happy--" said the Count.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

confined by bonds

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

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From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

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From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I am happy--" said the Count.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

immediately past

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

a particular point in time

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

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From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am happy--" said the Count.

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From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

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From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

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From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

up to a particular time

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

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From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The room was by this time nearly full, and he had had some difficulty in making his way to the ladies of the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Count had entered a few minutes before, in his deputy's uniform, with the Cross of St. John.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Elsa had not helped him in his efforts; at the moment that he appeared in the doorway she continued so eagerly the conversation already begun with Captain von Schönau, that the Count, after bowing to Sidonie, had stood for half a minute behind her without attracting her attention, till Schönau at last felt bound with "I think" and a movement of the hand to draw her notice to the newly-arrived guest.