Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

confined by bonds

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

characterized by great determination

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

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

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

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

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

immediately past

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

above and across; more than

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

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

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

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

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

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

From this reading In addition to the handbag, they now had the cuckoo clock, and though Heinrich had insisted on carrying it strapped on his back like a knapsack, his mother could see that he became more and more exhausted, and at last she determined on taking it from him and carrying it herself.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

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

From this reading The difficulty was heightened by the fact that the clock continued to tick, and the cuckoo to bound out of the door at unexpected moments, startling the Goat-mother so, that she almost dropped it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Hold on tight, mother, and we shall get it home safely at last!"

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weary travellers almost sank with fatigue as they stumbled over the rough ice.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "It's the shaking that puts its works out," said Heinrich.