used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
arrangesverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪz/
third-person singular of “arrange” — put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
make certain of
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
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 Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
betraysverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
chidesverbUS /tʃaɪdz/
third-person singular of “chide” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
HOW
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From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/
someone who deliberately foments trouble
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
Joggeli
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From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
millernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
on one occasion
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
OPERATEverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
arrange in a container
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
accept an excuse for
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Uli dresses down the miller, and the latter, to clear himself, betrays the instigator of the plan.
recurring again and again
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
a male human offspring
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
Uli
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From this reading HOW FATHER AND SON OPERATE ON A SERVANT [Things now run like a newly oiled machine; but Joggeli is discontented and constantly seeks cause for complaint against Uli.
Uli's
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From this reading With great difficulty the latter is induced to beg Uli's pardon and assure him that the offense will not be repeated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Uli at once begins to pack up, while the mistress, informed by the miller, chides her husband.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He arranges with the miller to have the latter attempt to bribe Uli, to see what he will do.
