Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

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From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

a female human offspring

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

possessive form of “e” — a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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 Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

a female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

make square

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

three times

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person

From this reading "Hi sye," the landlady confided to the slavey, M'riar, "that Dutch toff in the hattic, 'e's somethink in disguise!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

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

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

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

From this reading To the people of the lodging-house the two were nearly as complete a mystery as to the people of the orchestra.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Herr Kreutzer was a mystery to his companions in the little London orchestra in which he played, and he kept his daughter, Anna, in such severe seclusion that they little more than knew that she existed and was beautiful.

which person or people

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not far from Soho Square, they lived, in that sort of British lodgings in which room-rental carries with it the privilege of using one hole in the basement-kitchen range on which to cook food thrice a day.

past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading "My hye," exclaimed the slavey, who adored Herr Kreutzer and intensely worshiped Anna.