used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
Adalbert
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From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
subject to appointment
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
Berkow
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From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
the act of burning something
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
consolesnounUS /kənˈsoʊlz/
plural of “console” — a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
Czika
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From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
how
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From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
set afire or burning
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
mantel-piece
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From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
Melitta
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From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
OldenburgnounUS /ˈoʊldənbərɡ/
United States sculptor (born in Sweden); a leader of the pop art movement who was noted for giant sculptures of common objects (born in 1929)
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
and nothing more
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
having a supporting base
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a fine room of a large private hotel in Broad street there sat, a few days later, Melitta and Baron Oldenburg.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
to-night
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From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
von
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From this reading Frau von Berkow expected other visitors that night, and Oldenburg had only availed himself of the privilege of an old friend to come before the appointed time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
wax-candles
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From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
(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 "I talk to you of the children, how hearty the boy has grown, and how pretty Czika looks in her fashionable dresses, and you look--well, how do you look?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A lamp was burning on the table; lighted wax-candles were standing on the mantel-piece and on the consoles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It seems to me you are very silent to-night, Adalbert," said Melitta, putting her work on the table and turning with a kindly smile to Oldenburg.
