Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

(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 He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

a hooded cloak for women

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

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

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

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

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

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

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

immediately past

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

on one occasion

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

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

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Students' Stories.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The Students' Stories.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

levy a tax on

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

express in words

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading The Students' Stories.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

of or relating to or characteristic of the Tyrol or its people

From this reading He knew all the heroes of the Tyrolese revolution--if revolution it can be called--and had his tale to tell of each.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

at the time that

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

in or at the place that

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

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

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

belonging to which person

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had got drunk with Hofer,--had visited Joseph Speckbacker, when hid in his own stable,--and had confessed more than once to Haspinger, the fighting Capuchin.

but in spite of that

From this reading "The lilacs, where the robins built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birth-day-- _The tree_ is living yet."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading At Inspruck, Delmé had the advantage of a zealous, if not an appropriate guide, in the red-faced landlord of the hotel, whose youth had been passed in stirring times, which had more than once, required the aid of his arm, and which promised to tax his tongue, to the last day of his life.