Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

later than; following

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

(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 Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

with brightness

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

delicately beautiful

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

the act of giving

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

and nothing more

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

above and across; more than

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

the class of peasants

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

possessing sweep

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I put the bunda away somewhere."

a special situation

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

the habit of being tidy

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Cleanliness, order and a love of dainty tidiness in the home are marked characteristics of the true Hungarian peasantry: the cottages for the most part are miracles of brightness, brightly polished floors, brightly polished pewter, brightly covered feather pillows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Old Kapus had been put to bed on his paillasse in the next room and Elsa was all alone in the small living-room.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.

at the time that

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She had washed up the crockery and swept up the hearth for the night; cloth in hand, she was giving the miserable bits of furniture something of a rub-down and general furbishing-up: a thing she could only do when her mother was away, for Irma hated her to do things which appeared like a comment on her own dirty, slatternly ways.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kapus Irma went out after supper to hold a final consultation with the more influential matrons of Marosfalva over the arrangements for to-morrow's feast.