aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
anew
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
(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 When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
Buddenbrock
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From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
Consuelo
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From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
apart from; not including
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
fasten with a lock
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
engage in
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
and nothing more
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
by chance
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
carry out
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Consuelo had except her music, nothing of consequence, and was much distressed in thinking that perhaps she would never see her favorite authors again--and they were the only fortune she had amassed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
look attentively
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
at the time that
From this reading When she entered her room, all was in the most picturesque disorder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consuelo was taken to her house in the same carriage which had brought her to the palace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During her conference with the king, officers of the secret police had come, in obedience to order, to open every lock and take possession of all her papers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two sentinels were placed at each door of her house; and the Baron of Buddenbrock, watch in hand, imitating the rigid punctuality of his master, gave her one hour to make her preparations, telling her at the same time that her packages would be examined by the officers of the fortress to which she was about to be sent.
