used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
boyhood's
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From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
Falkenried
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From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
Hartmut
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From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
engage in
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
the force of workers available
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
Regine
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From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
not in physical motion
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
von
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From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
Wallmoden
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From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Living upon adjoining estates, their intercourse was frequent, and their children grew up together, while many common interests united the bonds of friendship still more closely.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Neither of the families were wealthy, and the sons, after completing their education, always had to make their own way in the world, and this in their turn Major Hartmut von Falkenried and Herbert von Wallmoden had done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At one time it looked as if they would be more closely allied, for their parents had planned a marriage between Lieutenant Falkenried, as he was then, and Regine Wallmoden.
a late time of life
From this reading The Falkenried and Wallmoden families had been on friendly terms for years.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading They had played together in their youth, and as men had remained true to their boyhood's friendship.
