Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE LION AND THE MOUSE.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

for the most part

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

wanted intensely

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

divisible by two

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

set up or found

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

the act of departing

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

United States inventor (born in Hungary) who made the first TV broadcast in 1940 and invented the long-playing record in 1948 and pioneered videocassette recording (1906-1977)

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE LION AND THE MOUSE.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading THE LION AND THE MOUSE.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

on the contrary

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LION AND THE MOUSE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

being of use or service

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

at the time that

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Certainly she did not put herself forward; she sat on an ottoman, in a rather retired corner, from which she did not move, and those who desired to have speech of her could do so by going and talking to her.

which person or people

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sara was almost shocked to recognise, amongst others, little Frau Goldmark, for whose benefit the entertainment had been given.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON the following evening, Sara, when she arrived at the Wilhelmis’, found a large, gay party assembled, consisting chiefly of those who had distinguished themselves in the _lebenden_ _Bildern_ the night before, or who had given useful service in preparing them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To her intense nature it appeared strange and even indecorous that the young widow should present herself in this sparkling mixed company—under the circumstances.