used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
divisible by two
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
at any time
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
evillyadverb
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
set up or found
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
Hunding
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From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
Hunding's
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From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
Sieglinde
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From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
Sieglinde's
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From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then said Sieglinde: "I found him here by the hearth, Hunding; he was faint, his foes pursued him."
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORY OF THE STRANGER For a moment there was silence.
(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 "It is ever well to help the helpless," said Hunding evilly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He on Hunding's entrance had turned himself, and risen from his seat, as if to greet his host; but even as his greeting was on his lips he had paused, for there was something in that black look which made him feel some echo of Sieglinde's hate.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hunding looked darkly at her, and more darkly yet at the stranger.
