used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Come along!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come along!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
the act of departing
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
hunter-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
express in words
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pardon me this masquerade," said she; "for now, alas! it is nothing more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
in the direction of
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
at the time that
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
Wilhelm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Wilhelm had passed a restless afternoon, not altogether without tedium, when towards evening his door opened, and a handsome hunter-boy stepped forward with a bow.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, as I am going to tell you of the time when I so enjoyed the world, I will recall those days by every method to my fancy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Shall we have a walk?" said the youth; and in the instant Wilhelm recognized Theresa by her lovely eyes.
