used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
not being in a specified place
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
(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 All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
react verbally
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
without doubt or question
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
at any time
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
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 The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
not any; not one
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
onionnounUS /ˈʌnjən/
the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
two times
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
Uli
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From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
Uli's
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From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Uli was twice as active and attentive as usual, and the little calf he treated quite gently, almost tenderly, and regarded it with real affection.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
at the time that
From this reading When they were done with the cow and she had had her onion soup, the morning was already dawning, and no time was left to continue their conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
a Caucasian
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All went well, and finally there was a handsome calf, coal-black with a white star, such as neither had ever seen; it was decided to raise it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW THE EARS OF A SERVANT ARE OPENED TO A GOOD MASTER Uli's answer was cut off by the cow, which proclaimed her pangs more clearly: now there was work to do, and the conversation could not be continued.
work-days
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From this reading The ensuing work-days engrossed them with various labors and the master was frequently absent on business in the neighborhood, so that they had no further talk together.
