used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
banking-house
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From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
make calm or still
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
Carl
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From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the organ of sight
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
florins
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From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
Gerlach
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From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
Greifmann
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From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
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 His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
landholdernounUS /ˈlændhoʊldər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
palais
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From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
possessing material wealth
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
Seraphin
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From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
tem
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From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not often that one sees a group of this kind.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The third million belongs to Carl Greifmann, the oldest member of the group, head _pro tem_. of the banking-house of the same name.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
precisely as stated
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
which person or people
From this reading THE WAGER The balcony of the _palais_ Greifmann contains three persons who together represent four million florins.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His is a quiet disposition; very calm, and habitually thoughtful; innocence looks from his clear eye upon the world; physically, he is a man of twenty-three; morally, he is a child in purity; a profusion of rich brown hair clusters about his head; his cheeks are ruddy, and an attractive sweetness plays round his mouth.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The youthful landholder, Seraphin Gerlach, is possessor of two millions.
