used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
in addition
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
Axelholm
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From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
the act of departing
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
divisible by two
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
a social unit living together
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
Henrik
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From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RETURN HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
JacobinounUS /jɑːˈkoʊbi/
German mathematician (1804-1851)
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
Petrea's
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From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN HOME.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some kind of plot which concerned the family, seemed to be in agitation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN HOME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
in or at that place or location
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Petrea's curiosity was terribly excited, but she could not come at any clue by which to satisfy it.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading What was it that Jacobi and Henrik had so much to arrange together before their departure from Axelholm, and even whilst they were there?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henrik and his friend had long intended to give a little entertainment to the family, and the opportunity to do so now seemed favourable, as well as also to combine it with an agreeable surprise; the scene of which should be a pretty and good Inn, half way between Axelholm and the city.
