used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
Herwarth's
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From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
Nannerl
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From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
Putzer
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From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
self-restraintnoun
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
sick-room
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From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
in the near future
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He descended the stairs, which creaked beneath his heavy tread, and opening the door of the parlour, called, in thundering tones, "Nannerl!
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he pleased he could thus assume the air and bearing of a man of refinement and culture; but as soon as he was left to himself, or to his daily associates, he threw off all such self-restraint and took no pains to conceal his innate coarseness of nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
belonging to which person
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a sick-room and in intercourse with strangers he was a different man from the Dr. Putzer of private life.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Dr. Putzer yawned and stretched his huge limbs as he left Herwarth's room and the door was closed behind him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Towards a patient and with those whose rank in life was superior to his own and with whom he had not yet become familiar, he displayed a gentle courtesy which was entirely foreign to his usual manner, and which was quite attractive.
