Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

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

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

(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 All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

a member of a council

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

apart from; not including

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

a social unit living together

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

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

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

highest in quality

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

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

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

immediately past

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

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

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

and nothing more

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

above and across; more than

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

a coniferous tree

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

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

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

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

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

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

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

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

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading By the porcelain stove stood the Councillor's only brother, Uncle Columbus, who had devoted himself since childhood to learned pursuits, and was much respected by the rest of the family.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

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

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The fir trees waved their branches in the frosty air, and a clear moon had risen over the mountains.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

which person or people

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading All was quiet and deserted, except that a faint sound of music and singing floated on the wind, coming undoubtedly from the comfortable burrow of the Hedgehog family, who lived under one of the largest pine stumps.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was winter time, and the Thuringia-Wald lay still and white under its snowy covering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Councillor Igel--for the father was a member of the Hedgehog Government--had consented to allow the young people to have one or two friends to coffee, and they had been dancing with the greatest spirit for the last half hour.