used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
(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 On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
Altenhof
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From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
beseechinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
Fraeulein
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From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
a unit of instruction
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
Margaret
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From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
not any; not one
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
Nordeck
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From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
steward's
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From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
Teutonism
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From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
tutorshipnoun
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
unreliableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
liable to be erroneous or misleading
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
volatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlətəl/
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
From this reading The French studies had really begun; but, as the master showed himself earnest and conscientious, so, in proportion, did the pupil prove volatile and unreliable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Had we not better begin to read, Fraeulein?" said he, beseechingly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the occasion of the first lesson, which had been given some days previously, she had amused herself by putting all sorts of questions to the Doctor, questions as to his past life, his former tutorship to Herr Nordeck, the doings at Altenhof, and other kindred subjects.
which person or people
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Fabian and Fraeulein Margaret Frank sat in the steward's parlour with an open book before them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Today she insisted upon knowing what he really was studying, and drove the unfortunate scholar, who would on no account own to his 'History of Teutonism,' hopelessly into a corner with her persistent inquiries.
