used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
any person at all
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
Ellen
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From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
Falkenberg
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From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
IRREVOCABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading IRREVOCABLE.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
Sara
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From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she mentioned his name, her mistress said:
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many days elapsed before Sara was permitted to see anyone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the afternoon following that, Ellen cautiously began to prepare the way for Falkenberg.
Wilhelmi
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From this reading Then, one afternoon, Frau Wilhelmi was allowed to call, and sat for a few moments talking of the most commonplace and least agitating topics.
