used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Miss Hallam inquired who was the best master.
clear-headedness
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From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
Direktor
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From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
Fräulein
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From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
Hallam
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From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
a message received and understood
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Miss Hallam inquired who was the best master.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Miss Hallam inquired who was the best master.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
Paradiese
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From this reading "Probe zum verlorenen Paradiese."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
ProbeverbUS /proʊb/
question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading "Probe zum verlorenen Paradiese."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
SartoriusnounUS /sɑːrˈtɔːriɪs/
a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Hallam inquired who was the best master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
verlorenen
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From this reading "Probe zum verlorenen Paradiese."
precisely as stated
From this reading "For singing, the Herr Direktor," replied Anna, very promptly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
at the time that
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Hallam inquired who was the best master.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had a conversation with Fräulein Sartorius, to whom, unpopular as she was, I noticed people constantly and almost instinctively went when in need of precise information or a slight dose of common sense and clear-headedness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Hallam fulfilled her promise with regard to my singing lessons.
zum
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From this reading "Probe zum verlorenen Paradiese."
