used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
ALTENHOF
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From this reading LEO'S VISIT TO ALTENHOF.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
foster-fathernoun
a man who is a foster parent
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
set up or found
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
LEO'SnounUS /ˈliːoʊz/
possessive form of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading LEO'S VISIT TO ALTENHOF.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
try to get or reach
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEO'S VISIT TO ALTENHOF.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Nothing could be drawn from him excepting that he alone was to blame for the accident, and his uncle was, consequently, obliged to seek an explanation from the servants.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LEO'S VISIT TO ALTENHOF.
Waldemar
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From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week of anxiety and sorrow passed over Altenhof.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
Witold's
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From this reading Upon Herr Witold's return on that ill-fated evening, he found the whole house in commotion.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound.
