Chapter II

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

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

later than; following

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

in the past

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

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

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

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From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

psychological suffering

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

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

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

set up or found

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

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

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

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

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

someone who makes or repairs locks

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

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From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

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

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

make square

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

your usual mood

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

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

From this reading DER STOCK IM EISEN THAT evening, after a hearty dinner, the children called for the story of Der Stock im Eisen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

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

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

under normal conditions

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

possessive form of “vienna” — 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 And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.

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

From this reading The widow and Herr Marbacher were good neighbors, and were fond of chatting together outside the doors of their homes, as the evening came on; Herr Marbacher smoking his long, quaintly-painted pipe, and the Widow Mux relating the sprightly anecdotes of the day.

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

From this reading Next door to him, stood a baker-shop owned by the Widow Mux.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading "But, one evening, Herr Marbacher found the widow in great distress; as she usually wore a merry smile upon her jolly face this change in temperament greatly affected the spirits of the locksmith, and he demanded the cause of her unhappiness.

a late time of life

From this reading And so Herr Müller began: "Many hundreds of years ago, in the old square known as the Horsemarket, lived Vienna's most skilful master-locksmith, Herr Erhanrd Marbacher.