used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
Alsheim
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From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
the specified day of the month
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
Farnow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the act of departing
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
come to pass
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
and nothing more
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
Kassewitz
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From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
Lucienne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
a particular point in time
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
absolutely essential
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
Oberlé
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From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
Philippe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
prefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
a male human offspring
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
carry out
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His son had gone up one morning to the sick man's room.
under normal conditions
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
von
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From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
at the time that
From this reading Towards the end of June--at the moment when the prefect, returned from taking the waters, was getting ready to go to ask for Lucienne's hand, a telegram had asked him to put off the visit.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old man, whom it was necessary to inform of what was going on in the house, had just learned the truth.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The condition of M. Philippe Oberlé had suddenly become worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN SUSPENSE As things do not usually happen as we foresee, the visit of Herr von Kassewitz to Alsheim did not take place on the date Farnow said it would.
