used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
the state of being absent
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
anew
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
(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 The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
next to; at the side of
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
Burgsdorf
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From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
Eschenhagen
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From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
the act of departing
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
a male human offspring
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
having a supporting base
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old mansion of Burgsdorf lay peaceful and cosy in the brightest sunlight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The master's mother had stepped into her old place, and held the reins with her usual firm hand, until the return of her son; but now she laid those reins solemnly into his hands again and insisted, in spite of all prayers and entreaties, upon leaving Burgsdorf and returning to her city home.
von
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From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
which person or people
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
Willibald
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From this reading At present Frau von Eschenhagen was standing upon the terrace, the broad stone steps of which led into the garden, talking with Willibald, who stood beside her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The large estate, with its extensive work, had not suffered through his long absence, for it had been under safe guidance.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It had but recently received back its lord, who had been absent nearly a year, and who returned now after the war was over, to his home and his young wife.
