used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
CalmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
true confidential information
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
every person
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
first-floor
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From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
Frantz
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From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
the act of departing
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
Mathéus
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From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
naïve
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From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
not one, and not any
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
sitting-room
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From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
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 tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But, in his sadness, the illustrious philosopher remarked none of these details, but sat down, uttering a profound sigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
accept gladly
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
at the time that
From this reading When Frantz Mathéus and the pastor reached the house, everybody there was asleep.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
which person or people
From this reading Calmness had succeeded the good man’s agitation; he mechanically followed his host, who conducted him to a little bedroom on the first-floor, looking into the parsonage garden.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The tops of the trees beat gently against the windows; the linen on the bed was of surprising whiteness; and the old oaken furniture seemed to welcome him with an air of naïve familiarity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pastor, leaving Mathéus at the door of the sitting-room, went into the kitchen, and returned after a few minutes with a light.
