used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
Carl
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From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
Carl's
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From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
dearly loved
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
death of a person
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
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 A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
Magde
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From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
an amount of time
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
piouslyadverbUS /ˈpaɪəsli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
Ragnar
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From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
resting-place
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From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
carry out
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A long season of gloom and despondency succeeded the death of Carl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
under normal conditions
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What news, Ragnar?"
at the time that
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading It was fortunate that Ragnar returned home at an earlier period than usually; the flowers on Carl's grave had not withered when Magde piously conducted him to his brother's final resting-place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rest in peace, poor brother," said Ragnar, brushing away a tear, "God saw best to take you from us--but, dear Magde, you must not grieve too much for his death, or you will not be able to rejoice at the news I have for you."
