(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 All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
AUCTIONnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading THE AUCTION.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
BerlinersnounUS /bərˈlɪnərz/
plural of “berliner” — an inhabitant of Berlin
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
one or the other of two
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
Gotzkowsky
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From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
Gotzkowsky's
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From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
ill-feeling
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From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Months had passed by.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
on one occasion
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
in the near future
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUCTION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The king had purchased it, in order to carry on, at the expense of the royal government, the porcelain factory which Gotzkowsky had founded.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was now over--the curtain had fallen: Gotzkowsky had run his brilliant career, and retired into oblivion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His fall was for some days the topic of conversation of the good Berliners; but it was soon superseded by some other novelty, and without either sympathy or ill-feeling they passed by the deserted house with the closed windows which had once been Gotzkowsky's residence.
