Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

(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 Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

an occurrence of something

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “cradle” — a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In one word, there was a fair at Babaszek.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

cake flavored with ginger

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

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

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

the head of a city government

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

the force of workers available

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

not any; not one

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

and nothing more

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR ROSALIA.

go across or through

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading OUR ROSALIA.

something that remunerates

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

in the near future

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading This is how it came to pass (and it is difficult for an inhabitant of Budapest to understand it).

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In one word, there was a fair at Babaszek.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, they had taken old Mrs. Muencz to Babaszek to be their "Jew," with forty florins salary, for they had no Jew there, and had to find one at any cost.

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

From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.

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From this reading Babaszek was one of those small towns which in reality was only a larger village, though it rejoiced in what it called its "mayor," and on one day in the year a few miserable horses, cows, and pigs were driven in from the neighboring farms and villages, and the baker from Zolyom put up a tent, in which he sold gingerbread in the shape of hearts, of soldiers, of cradles, all of which was soon bought up by the young men and fathers of families and taken home to sweethearts or children, as the case might be.