used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'My dear child!' exclaimed Fraulein.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
dearly loved
From this reading 'My dear child!' exclaimed Fraulein.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'My dear child!' exclaimed Fraulein.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
in a free manner
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
Hildegarde
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From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
Hildegarde's
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From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
Leonore
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From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
come together
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
a particular point in time
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'My dear child!' exclaimed Fraulein.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
with low volume
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
ROSSETTInounUS /roʊˈseti/
English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was sure I should.'
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I was sure I should.'
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If Fraulein heard what Leonore said, she did not seem surprised, for though she did not, of course, know about the little girl's curious dream, she knew that Hildegarde's coming had been freely talked about the evening before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
at the time that
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
in or at the place that
From this reading ON THE WAY Oh, what is that country, And where can it be?--ROSSETTI.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But she _was_ very astonished a moment later when Hildegarde, looking up quietly, said with a smile-- 'I have come to meet you.
