used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
consider or hold as true
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
exhale hard
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
deliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
Eschenhagen
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From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
divisible by two
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
highest in quality
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
Marietta
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From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
Mein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His awkward, embarrassed manner had suddenly disappeared; he felt himself a hero and deliverer, and enjoyed the new position immensely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
von
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From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will challenge you and you will have to accept it."
Willy
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From this reading "Of course, with the greatest pleasure," said Willy, and his face was beaming as if the prospect gave him unmixed delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Marietta had accepted the proffered arm without speaking a word until, having reached a considerable distance, she commenced, with a timidity otherwise foreign to her manner: "Herr von Eschenhagen----" "Mein Fraulein."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I--I am very grateful for your protection, but the Count--you have insulted him--even with a blow.
