Chapter II

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

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

(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 Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

in addition

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

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

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

for the reason that

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

with brightness

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

an industrial city in Moravia in Czech Republic to the southeast of Prague

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

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

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

having a specified kind of border or edge

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

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From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

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

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

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

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

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From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

most important element

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

a region in the central and eastern part of the Czech Republic; it lies to the east of Bohemia and to the west of the Carpathians

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

on one occasion

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

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

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

make a painting

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

coated with paint

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

an educational institution

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

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

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

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

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

plural of “wall” — 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 This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

(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 This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

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

From this reading Behind the house were the stalls for the cattle and pigs, and, back of all, a small vegetable garden, edged with sweet smelling herbs and brightly colored flowers.

resembling milk in color; not clear

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

which person or people

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.

belonging to which person

From this reading MUSHROOM GATHERING JOZEF'S home was one of the high-roofed houses whose gable ends faced the broad, whitish main street.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Each window was outlined in pale green and the entrance porch was quite ornamental, having a pretty conventional design, also in green, painted around the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was made of unburnt bricks, plastered outside, with hand-made shingles on the roof.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This, as well as the lines around the window, was the work of Jozef's mother, who enjoyed a certain reputation in the village because she had once been asked to paint some borders around the walls of the rooms of a girls' school in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia.