used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
anew
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
Allenstein
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From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
react verbally
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
Dremmel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the act of departing
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
Meuk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
in motion
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
not any; not one
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
on the contrary
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood watching her, wondering what was wrong.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
third-class
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He then told her, or rather called after her, for she was moving away, that the pastoral carriage had not yet come for her, and was surprised again, for again she did not answer.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
hard to endure
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days later the porter at the Meuk station beheld Frau Pastor Dremmel trying to open the door of a third-class compartment in the early afternoon train from Allenstein, and going to her assistance, there being no other passenger to distract him, was surprised to find she had no luggage.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He stood watching her, wondering what was wrong.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He stood watching her, wondering what was wrong.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
belonging to which person
From this reading With the interest of a lonely man whose time is his own, he inquired whether she had lost it and was surprised to find she did not answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
showing curiosity
From this reading He stood watching her, wondering what was wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He stood watching her, wondering what was wrong.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet only the week before with his own hands he had put in a trunk for her and labelled it Berlin.
