advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
(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 Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
set up or found
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
a young female
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
the act of giving
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
how
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From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
Melina
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From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
Philina
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From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
express in speech
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
not in physical motion
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
precisely as stated
From this reading Out of curiosity, he hastened thither, and found them all in very good spirits and of good comfort.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
migratory
From this reading On inquiring here for the other members of the wandering community, he learned that Philina had invited them to breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading They listened to her with attention; swallowed cup after cup of her chocolate; thought the girl was not so bad, after all, and went away proposing to themselves to speak whatever good of her they could.
Wilhelm
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From this reading Next morning Wilhelm went to visit Frau Melina, but found her not at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cunning creature had collected them, was treating them with chocolate, and giving them to understand that some prospects still remained for them; that, by her influence, she hoped to convince the manager how advantageous it would be for him to introduce so many clever hands among his company.
