used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes, yes," she agreed very quickly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
Eylau
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From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
Franz
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From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
Marianne
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From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
with speed
From this reading "Yes, yes," she agreed very quickly.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, yes," she agreed very quickly.
transport commercially
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
in the near future
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
StorknounUS /stɔːrk/
large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
carry out
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE MOTHER OF HER PEOPLE One morning, soon after the news of Eylau, the Major told the children that an English ship had arrived in the harbour.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yes, yes," she agreed very quickly.
von
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From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mother, mother," they cried, "may we go and see it?"
which person or people
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
Wolfgang
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From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Poor Madame von Stork, who was almost ill from worry over Franz and Wolfgang, rejoiced at the thought of a morning free from noise and questions.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, yes," she agreed very quickly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Put on your wraps and furs, and Pauline and Marianne shall take you."
