Chapter V

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

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From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

having broad shoulders

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

move gently or carefully

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

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From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

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

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

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

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

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

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

most frequent or common

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

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

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

successive (without a break)

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

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From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the first glance it was plain that she was very old, very tall, broad-shouldered, and straight as a fir.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day an old lady was walking to and fro in a large, tastefully-furnished apartment looking out upon a little front garden in Bellevue Street, Berlin.

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

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

which person or people

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

belonging to which person

From this reading In her bearing there was the personal dignity of one whose pride has never had to bow, who has never paid society the tribute of the slightest hypocrisy, who has never had to lower a glance before mankind or before a memory; but it was at the same time characterized by the unconscious selfishness, disguised as love of independence, of one who has never allowed aught to interfere with personal ease.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both furniture and hangings in the room, in contrast with the prevailing fashion, were light and cheerful.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The old lady's forehead wore a slight frown, and her air was somewhat impatient, as of one awaiting a verdict.