used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
in the past
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
(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 First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
Bettina
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From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
to or in any or all places
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bettina loved to go to Frau Schmidt's.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
godmother's
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From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
ten 10s
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
JenanounUS /ˈdʒiːnə/
the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
held dear
From this reading Bettina loved to go to Frau Schmidt's.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
red-roofed
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From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
Schmidt'snounUS /ʃmɪts/
possessive form of “schmidt” — German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading Bettina loved to go to Frau Schmidt's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And then there were the soldiers.
a male human offspring
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
St
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From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
having a supporting base
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
plural of “story” — 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 First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then there were the soldiers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were everywhere, standing in groups about the Market, marching in companies, or clattering on horses through the never quiet streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And then there were the soldiers.
which person or people
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
Wilhelm
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From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading First, there was Wilhelm, her godmother's son, who was so good to her, and cut her toys out of wood, and told her all kinds of fine stories.
a late time of life
From this reading One afternoon, a hundred and one years ago, old Hans took little Bettina to visit her godmother, Frau Schmidt, who lived in a red-roofed house not far from the old church of St. Michael's in Jena.
