Chapter IX

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

(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 She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

a member of a council

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

a young female

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

held dear

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

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 The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

not any; not one

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

a mug intended for serving beer

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

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

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

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

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

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

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The lawn and the paths under the trees of the park were already covered with fallen leaves; the park itself began to look like a ragged rug with many moths in it; it might almost have been regarded as fortunate that Hans had no time to think about this.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She loved this man with all the passion of which a nature like hers was capable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was only slowly that he came to realize how the conditions in the house of the Privy Councillor Götz had shifted and become more complicated; but at the first glance he saw with a start that autumn had come.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Dr. Théophile Stein had won a complete victory over the beautiful and spirited girl, Kleophea.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Much had changed for the worse during the illness of Candidate Unwirrsch.