used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
in actual fact
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
in addition
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
Bodemeyer
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From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
Bodemeyer's
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From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
pleasing or delighting
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
being one more than ten
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
the state of being honored
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
and nothing more
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
Kaulbach
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From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
KAULBACH'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
immediately past
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
the act of departing
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
Lenhart
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From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
not any; not one
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
a brief written record
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
subscribersnounUS /səbˈskraɪbərz/
plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
to-morrow
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From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As the latter lived at the extreme end of the town where the king had had a charming little house erected for him, he called at Herr Bodemeyer's office first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He therefore ordered Lenhart to be ready a little before eleven, in order to pay his two visits, one of thanks to Herr Bodemeyer, and one to Kaulbach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last copies of the "Gazette" were just being struck off, and Benedict was able to convince himself that his letter was actually in print.
in or at the place that
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the "Gazette" had numerous subscribers in Berlin and would be on sale there at six that evening, there was no doubt but that his communication would be widely read.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading KAULBACH'S STUDIO Benedict lost no time in leaving his note at the "Gazette" office, and his letter of introduction at Kaulbach's studio, where he left also his card on which was written, "I hope to have the honour of calling on you to-morrow."
