Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

anew

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

next to; at the side of

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Elsie proposes to visit her brother, and Uli is to drive her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

a female human offspring

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Elsie proposes to visit her brother, and Uli is to drive her.

give an education to

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elsie proposes to visit her brother, and Uli is to drive her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

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

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

not one, and not any

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Elsie proposes to visit her brother, and Uli is to drive her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

be seated

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

that is looked for

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As time goes on, this becomes more and more noticeable, and Uli him self is not a little put out by it.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

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

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

up to a particular time

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

precisely as stated

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Elsie proposes to visit her brother, and Uli is to drive her.

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.

at the time that

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the open road, where there is none to see, she bids him sit beside her; when they come to a village she sends him back to the front seat, and it is "My servant" this and "My servant" that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

showing curiosity

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A DAUGHTER APPEARS AND WOULD EDUCATE ULI [The other servants had been wondering at Uli's good behavior, and, not being able to understand it from their viewpoint, had sought for the explanation in self-interest; for Elsie had begun to be very silly with Uli.

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading Uli is offended, but Elsie excuses herself and finally weeps until Uli yields and joins her again.