Chapter V

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

later than; following

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT DOeNNINGHAUSEN.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

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From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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From this reading AT DOeNNINGHAUSEN.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

at any time

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

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From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

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 In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

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From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading The morning was precisely like every one of its predecessors.

assume a prim appearance

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

in a regular manner

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fire crackled, the old tall clock ticked, the needles in Aunt Thekla's busy hands clicked, and the Freiherr's footsteps fell regularly upon the rug that covered the floor.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading In the large three-windowed morning-room of Castle Doenninghausen the old Freiherr was walking to and fro, smoking his long pipe, as was his custom always after breakfast, his huge, tawny dog Leo following, as ever, close at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

during the time that

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The sister of the lord of the castle sat prim and stately in her usual place by the window, knitting, while at a small table near the chimney-place Magelone and Johann Leopold were playing chess.