Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The letter was addressed to the archbishop of Vienna.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading The letter was addressed to the archbishop of Vienna.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

without comfort

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

come together

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

select carefully from a group

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading She was known as Frau Pick, and she was a professional beggar.

plural of “sister-in-law” — the sister of your spouse

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fritz sprang to meet her, snatched the letter from her, forced her back into the room and, entering, closed the door behind them.

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

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading The letter was addressed to the archbishop of Vienna.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

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

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

which person or people

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

belonging to which person

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One day, on returning from some humiliating errand, Fritz heard one of his sisters-in-law call to his wife: "Pick is waiting."--"I am ready," was the reply, and Charlotte came out into the passage with a letter in her hand.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Among the lodgers at the widow Schmitt's, as Charlotte's mother was called, was a sallow-faced old woman, whose room was a small, dark, comfortless hole, and who wore the same shabby, green gown, summer and winter, year in and year out.