used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
a female human offspring
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
take in liquids
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
hoopsnounUS /huːps/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
the sound of laughing
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
Lina
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From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
a female domestic
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
MannanounUS /ˈmænə/
hardened sugary exudation of various trees
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
Professorin
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From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
possessing material wealth
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
SHALTmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
Sonnenkamp
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From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
in a swift manner
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading THOU SHALT LAUGH, DANCE, AND DRINK.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The young people formed a large circle, sending differently colored hoops swiftly through the air, and catching them upon the pretty sticks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lina had induced Manna to be present, and she was there in a bright summer suit.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
be dressed in
From this reading And Lina, together with the maid, had prevailed upon Manna to wear a deep red velvet ribbon in her black hair, and that her rich dark hair should be shown to the best advantage.
which person or people
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "A house without a daughter is like a meadow without flowers," said the Major, who was watching, with Sonnenkamp and the Professorin, the young people playing graces in the lawn between the villa and the green cottage.
