used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
for the reason that
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
cleansnounUS /kliːnz/
plural of “clean” — a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
Elsie
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From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
divisible by two
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
Freneli
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From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
Joggeli
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From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
be seated
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
the season of growth
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
not in physical motion
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
ULI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ULI GAINS A PLACE IN HOUSE AND FIELD, AND EVEN IN SOME HEARTS [Uli requests the mistress to be allowed to sit in the house on Sunday afternoons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
vexesverbUS /ˈveksɪz/
third-person singular of “vex” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
at the time that
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading But Uli wins her over by admiring the finery, and Elsie begins to set her cap for him.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Freneli, Joggeli, and especially Elsie are put out, the latter because she is wont to spread out her finery on the table and Uli is in her way.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This vexes Joggeli, and still more so when Uli forces him to plan the spring work.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Uli cleans up about the house, and effects many an improvement in yard and field.
