Chapter XII · Chapter 12

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

later than; following

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

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

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

placed in a grave

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

the human act of creating

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

brought together in one place

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

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

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

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

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

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

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

the common people generally

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

and nothing more

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

with low volume

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading The Swiss, kneeling before it with her face buried in the coarse linen pillow case, alternately sobbed, prayed, and cursed herself and her recklessness.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading The thunderclouds had gathered in the blackest masses above the Frauenthor and the Ortlieb mansion.

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

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

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

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading The only bed unoccupied was the one in the little room next to the stairs leading to the garret, which was occupied by Katterle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

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

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the servants' rooms under the roof the maids slept quietly and dreamlessly; and the men, with their mouths wide open, snored after the labour of the day, unconscious of what was passing outside in the sky or the events within which had destroyed the peace of their master and his family.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Ere the storm burst the oppressive atmosphere had burdened the hearts within as heavily as it weighed outside upon tree, bush, and all animated creation.