used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
Courvoisier
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From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
Eugen
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From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It grew stronger.
groschennoun
100 groschen equal 1 schilling in Austria
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It grew stronger.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
LOHENGRIN
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From this reading "LOHENGRIN."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It grew stronger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
thalers
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From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
unguessed
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From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I carried three thalers ten groschen so arranged in my purse that I could lay my hand upon them at a moment's notice, for as the days went on it appeared that Herr Courvoisier had not made up his accounts, or if he had, had not chosen to claim that part of them owed by me.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, the image of Eugen Courvoisier, my unspoken of, unguessed at, friend, did not fade from my memory.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I thought of him every day--never went out without a distinct hope that I might see him; never came in without vivid disappointment that I had not seen him.
