Chapter VI

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

later than; following

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

(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 He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

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From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

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From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

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

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

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

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

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 As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

the force of workers available

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

as might be expected

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

not any; not one

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

keep busy with

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

recite in elocution

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

a male human offspring

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

plural of “tale” — 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 He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

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

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As the position of Wirthe descends from father to son, for generations back, as long as there remains any sons to occupy that honored position, naturally, too, the legends are passed from one to the other, so that no one is quite so well able to recite these as our hearty friend Herr Schmidt.

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

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

during the time that

From this reading "If it were not so late," remarked Herr Hofer, while the men sat and smoked their long, curious pipes, "I should continue on to Volders, for it looks as if to-morrow might be stormy."

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

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MORE LEGENDS THE inn-keeper, Herr Schmidt, was a big, raw-boned man with a red face and a jolly air.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He was a genuine Wirthe or inn-keeper of the old-time; and after supper, as they all sat in the great sitz-saal together, he told them wonderful tales of the country round about, which so abounded in legends and folk-lore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, you need have no fear as to that," replied the host.