used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
in addition
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELECTION DINNER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
Blanden's
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From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
dairy-maids
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AN ELECTION DINNER.
doffverbUS /dɔːf/
remove
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading AN ELECTION DINNER.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
divisible by two
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
garlanded
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
hall-boys
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
Jäger's
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
Kulmitten
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
the middle of the day
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
Ordensburg
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From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
done under pressure
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards noon the carriages containing the guests arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
Wegen
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From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
at the time that
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wegen was the first; he had decorated himself with the cross of the Order of St. John, which also adorned Blanden's breast.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
a Caucasian
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Wegen immediately rushed about like a whirlwind over the whole house! even the cook in the kitchen had to doff his white cap to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Ordensburg Kulmitten had donned a festive garb; its portal was garlanded with flowers, the servants appeared in livery, and the Jäger's plume of feathers especially attracted the hall-boys' and dairy-maids' attention when he showed himself in the doorway.
