Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

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From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

be the source of pain

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

and nothing more

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

go away from a place

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

come together

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

on one occasion

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

by chance

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

carry out

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

express in words

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No," answered Lynn, refusing to meet his eyes, "I just came to tell you that I couldn't take my lesson to-day.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Suddenly, he remembered that it was his lesson day, and he was not prepared.

which person or people

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He hoped that Fraeulein Fredrika would come to the door, and that he might leave his message with her, but it was Herr Kaufmann who answered his ring.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Common courtesy demanded that he should go up to Herr Kaufmann's, and tell him that he did not feel like taking his lesson--that he had a headache, or something of the kind--that he had hurt his wrist, perhaps.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So," said the Master, "you are once more late."