used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
anew
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
a youthful male person
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
Kate
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From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
Laemke
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From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
Laemkes
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From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
for more time
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Frau Laemke could not boast any longer of receiving a friendly greeting from the fine lady.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
Schlieben
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From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her boy should never go there again.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
at the time that
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
which person or people
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy's friendship with the Laemkes was restricted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Frau Schlieben walked past her house now without looking at her, and did not seem to hear her respectful: "Good morning, ma'am."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In a manner Kate had grown jealous of the woman who spoke of such improper things and did not mind what she said when children were present.
