used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
apart from; not including
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "So much for their fair words.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
Hof-Artzt
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
Jaguar'snounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːrz/
possessive form of “jaguar” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
Lindheim
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
Lindheim's
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From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
something that is lost
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "So much for their fair words.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
OCCURRENCEnounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
and nothing more
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So much for their fair words.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
in the near future
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the season of growth
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading That is a stroke of the Jaguar's soft paw with the claws ready to spring out.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
Von
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "They want to entice me back," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
at the time that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The letter concluded with a compliment to Von Lindheim's ability, and an expression of regret that the bureau should be deprived of his valued services at a time when their loss was being particularly felt.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "So much for their fair words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS OCCURRENCE Nothing more happened for a day or two, except that Von Lindheim received a letter asking him to send word as soon as possible when he would be able to resume his duties, the Hof-Artzt having reported his opinion that the indisposition was only temporary.
