Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

anew

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

in addition

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

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

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

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

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

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

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

only a very short time before

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

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

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

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

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

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

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

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

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

held dear

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

engage in

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

and nothing more

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

above and across; more than

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

an educational institution

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

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

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

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

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The rain had passed over and had come back again, and now seemed to make itself quite at home in the valley and on the height.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

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

From this reading For at the same hour that the bells were tolling here, they were also tolling on the mountain in Hoechenbrand, the highest village in the province, for the funeral of Walderjoergli.

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 When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

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

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

at the time that

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

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

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

which person or people

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Landolin followed his wife's coffin down the outer stairs, he caught, step by step, with his left hand at the wall of the house, as though he needed support.

the words that are spoken

From this reading At the burial, at which one could hardly hear the words of the pastor, for the pattering of the rain on the open umbrellas, there was only a small attendance, although she was honored and loved by the whole neighborhood.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The school children, who were in the yard singing the funeral hymn, looked up at the changed man.