Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

plural of “au” — a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

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From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

divisible by two

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

in the near future

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was impossible to hide from Sigmund that some great grief threatened, or had already descended upon his father, and therefore upon him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Eugen had said, "Very soon--it may be weeks, it may be days," and had begged me not to inquire further into the matter.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

at the time that

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

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From this reading "Wenn Menschen aus einander gehen, So sagen sie, Auf Wiedersehen!

rub with a circular motion

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.

a late time of life

From this reading Seeing his anguish, I had refrained; but when two or three days had passed, and nothing was done or said, I began to hope that the parting might not be deferred even a few weeks; for I believe the father suffered, and with him the child, enough each day to wipe out years of transgression.