Chapter XXIV

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From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

completely unclothed

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

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

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

a female human offspring

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

a room used for dining

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

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From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

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

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

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From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

become covered with mist

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

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

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

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

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

having the sense of smell

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

having a supporting base

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

three years of age

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

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

From this reading Through the open door next to it one could see the foliage-plants in the “pensée-room.”

plural of “tree” — 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 panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

being five more than twenty

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

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

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On the other wall, half-drawn green stuff portières gave a view of the brown satin salon and of a lofty glass door leading on to a little terrace beyond.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading A red glow and a gentle, scented warmth came from the low, green-tiled stove standing in a corner.

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

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The panes of both windows were opaque with mist; behind them one had vague glimpses of bare trees and bushes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year and two months later, on a misty, snowy morning in January of the year 1850, Herr and Madame Grünlich sat at breakfast with their little three-year-old daughter, in the brown wainscoted dining-room, on chairs that cost twenty-five marks apiece.