adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
Blasi
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From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
DietrichnounUS /ˈdiːtrɪk/
French philosopher (born in Germany) famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
Fohrensee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
Jost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
PATHSnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading UPON UNSAFE PATHS.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
UNSAFEadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading UPON UNSAFE PATHS.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON UNSAFE PATHS.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this evening, Dietrich was scarcely ever able to go on his walk alone.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Blasi had always some pretext for joining him, and when Jost found out that regularly every evening his friend took the same walk at the same hour, he too discovered that he had a great deal to tell him, and to consult him about.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The two accompanied him through the wood, and when they emerged from it on the other side, they usually saw a graceful figure coming along the white road that led up the hill from Fohrensee.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Then without a word on the subject, as by tacit agreement, they stopped, shook hands, and separated; the other two turned back toward the village, and Dietrich went on.
