Chapter III

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

to come or go into

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading You should just hear Linnet!”

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

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

temporary military shelter

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading “Is Linnet such a songstress then?”

and nothing more

From this reading You should just hear Linnet!”

small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

take the midday meal

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You should just hear Linnet!”

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

a woman songster (especially of popular songs)

From this reading “Is Linnet such a songstress then?”

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Is Linnet such a songstress then?”

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

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

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Her high notes are too shrill.

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From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

precisely as stated

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading ENTER LINNET Lunch on the summit was delicious that day, and the view was glorious.

at the time that

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

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

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when they returned in the evening to the inn at St Valentin—that was the name of their village—and described to Andreas Hausberger how an alp-girl had sung for them in a mountain hut, the _wirth_ listened to the description with a deprecatory smile, and then said with a little shrug: “Ah, that was Philippina; she can’t do very much.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You should just hear Linnet!”