adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
BavariannounUS /bəˈveriən/
a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
BerlinernounUS /bərˈlɪnər/
an inhabitant of Berlin
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
EndowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
unidentifiedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnaɪˈdentəfaɪd/
not yet identified
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He usually spoke German with a Bavarian accent, but when he felt like it, he could speak like a born Berliner.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
Werner
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From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There was a time when he loved life very dearly, when he enjoyed the theater, literature and social intercourse.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The unidentified man, who called himself Werner, was tired of life and struggle.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Endowed with an excellent memory and a firm will, he had mastered several European languages and could easily pass for a German, a Frenchman or an Englishman.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was fond of dress, his manners were excellent and he alone, of all the members of the organization, dared attend the balls given in high society, without running the risk of being recognized as an outsider.
