Chapter X

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

later than; following

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

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

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

sharply and harshly discordant

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

a small house with a single story

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

with discontent; in a discontented manner

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

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

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

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

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

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

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

above and across; more than

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

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

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Franz smoked and listened, and over his face there deepened a look of resentment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the open door of the lodge came an occasional sound of the rattling of crockery, and the clashing of knives and forks.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

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

From this reading It was the hour after the midday meal, and his daughter was busy in the kitchen.

which person or people

From this reading It was the look of a man who feels that he has been hardly used.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading DOROTHEA’S CHOICE FRANZ GITTEN sat on a wooden seat at the side of his cottage porch, and puffed discontentedly at the long pipe with the china bowl.