used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
for the reason that
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
Cordt
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From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
counting-house
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From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
not any; not one
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
except for; apart from
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
a male human offspring
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His name was Hans and they had known each other since they were children.
in or at the place that
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
which person or people
From this reading His father was a little man who sat among the people in the counting-house, where his father had sat before him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At that time, Finn made a friend whom he had not chosen or wanted for himself, but whom Cordt gave him in his anxiety, because he thought he could never get any one better.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He and his little wife had no luck in life save their son.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was a year older than Finn, not quite so tall, but more powerfully developed, with bright hair and eyes and disposition.
