commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But something unexpected happened now.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
entreatinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
Eschenhagen
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From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
set up or found
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But something unexpected happened now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it you, Willy?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it you, Willy?
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But something unexpected happened now.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
cut with a saw
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But something unexpected happened now.
not in physical motion
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But something unexpected happened now.
ungraciouslyadverb
without grace; rigidly
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
precisely as stated
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
von
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From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
at the time that
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
which person or people
From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What do you want here?" demanded Frau von Eschenhagen, noticing him for the first time, and to whom the interruption was very unwelcome.
Willibald
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From this reading Willibald, who still stood upon the threshold, advanced into the room and exclaimed, half entreatingly, half reproachfully: "But, mamma!"
Willy
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From this reading "Is it you, Willy?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Willibald saw very well that his mother was very ungraciously inclined, and was accustomed always to retreat when he found her in that mood, but today, with unusual courage, he remained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it you, Willy?
