used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
Alma
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From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
Alma's
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From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
react verbally
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUMMER DAYS.
Dr
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From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
set up or found
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
the literary culture
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
Nordstedt
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From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
Rosen
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From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
express in words
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
Schoenthal
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From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
refrain from harming
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
not in physical motion
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUMMER DAYS.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
express in words
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The less there was to tell of her, however, the more there always seemed to be to say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Broad sunlight lay upon the comfortable mansion of Schoenthal.
von
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From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nordstedt was now looked upon by the whole family more as a friend than as a physician, and, busy as he might be, he always found time to answer Alma's letters.
a late time of life
From this reading Frau von Rosen was better than she had been for years, but she was still obliged to spare her eyes, and so Alma had undertaken to advise Dr. Nordstedt from time to time of the condition of his patient.
