Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

at or in the front

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

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From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

for the reason that

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

a female human offspring

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

directed downward

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

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From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "That is fair, I think."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

coins made of gold

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading "That is fair, I think."

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

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

From this reading "That is fair, I think."

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

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

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

cut with a saw

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

a male human offspring

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Her fair hair shone like the gold beads round her neck, and her starched petticoats swung out from her hips as she walked.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That is fair, I think."

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "That is fair, I think."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

in the direction of

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

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

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

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

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

which person or people

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.

belonging to which person

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An hour later, Andor was in the street with the rest of the village folk, watching Elsa as she walked up toward the schoolroom in the company of her mother.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Irma néni walked beside her daughter with the proud air of a queen, and on ahead Barna Móritz, the mayor's second son, Fehér Jenö, whose father worked the water-mill on the Maros, and two other sturdy fellows were carrying the bride's paralysed father shoulder high in his chair.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She held her head a little downcast; people thought this most becoming in a young bride; but Andor, who stood in the forefront of the spectators as she passed, saw that she held her head down because her cheeks were pale and her eyes swollen with tears.