used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
Fräulein
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From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
the act of giving
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
Jasmina
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From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
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 They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
and nothing more
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
not any; not one
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
Saloma
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From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No, replied Daniel, that would not be excessive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
tuningnounUS /ˈtuːnɪŋ/
(music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
the act of using
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They hopped into the corner like so many sparrows, and went into serious conference.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Fräulein Jasmina added that he could use the piano on the first floor whenever he wished to, and that it merely needed tuning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He said it without giving the matter the slightest consideration, and then shook hands with the sisters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fräulein Saloma, as chairman, wanted to know whether a monthly rent of twelve marks would be too much.
