used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
(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 He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading ANTHONY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
cement-factory
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From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
sixty-fouradjective
being four more than sixty
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
in the near future
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
two times
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
precisely as stated
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The schoolmaster of the village was stiff and formal in manner; he received the Captain very humbly.
Weidmann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three were soon seated together at the inn, and the village teacher related the history of his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
a late time of life
From this reading He was sixty-four years old, but seemed still very vigorous.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had the same reason for complaining which all public teachers have, and related with a mingled pride and bitterness that his son, twenty-one years of age, was receiving more than twice the pay in a cement-factory of the young Herr Weidmann, than his father was receiving after a service of two and thirty years.
