used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
above-namedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
Blanden
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From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
Eva
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From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
fisherman'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərmənz/
possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
Forester's
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From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
made afraid
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
HALF-WITTEDadjective
retarded in intellectual development
From this reading HALF-WITTED KAeTCHEN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
KAeTCHEN
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From this reading HALF-WITTED KAeTCHEN.
roused to anger
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
Miranda
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From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
easily agitated
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
Regierungsrath
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From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
sea-side
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From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
Warnicken
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From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks had elapsed since the above-named events.
which person or people
From this reading The sea-side places had become empty; the Regierungsrath was seated behind his documents, but Miranda was still at the fisherman's cottage by the sea; she had to nurse Eva, who was taken dangerously ill immediately after her arrival in Warnicken.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was seized with a nervous fever, and wild delirious fancies chased her frightened spirit about in mad career.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Blanden had not set out for his estate; he had retired to the Chief Forester's house, in the deepest woodland solitude; he felt most at home with his father's worthy friend--and he needed the comfort of friendship.
