used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
(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 appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
Forstadt
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From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
gaieties
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From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
Hammerfeldt's
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From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
come to pass
From this reading JUST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
preponderatingadjective
having superior power and influence
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She appeared to have resigned herself to Hammerfeldt's preponderating influence in political affairs, and to accept in compensation the office of mentor and guide in all social matters.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My time was divided between mastering my public duties under Hammerfeldt's tuition, and playing a prominent part in the gaieties of the capital.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after my return my mother and I went into residence at Forstadt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JUST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just now I was on cordial, if not exactly intimate, terms with the Princess.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading JUST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN.
