Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

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

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

plural of “apricot” — Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

greatly pleased

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

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From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

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

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

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From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

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

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

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

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

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

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

out of fashion

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

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

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

cut with a saw

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

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From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The courtyard gradually developed into a gently sloping garden that seemed almost endless.

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

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

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

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

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 In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

plural of “tulip” — any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

of or relating to or characteristic of Vienna or its inhabitants

From this reading A MIDDLE-CLASS VIENNESE HOME Christmas Eve in the home of Hofrat Franz Spineder.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

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

From this reading In the summer wall-flowers, tulips, roses, and carnations shone in southern splendor,--behind the ornamental garden hundreds of trees were bowed to the ground under their burden of apples, pears, apricots, plums, and cherries.

at the time that

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

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

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Viewed from the outside the one-story house with a high gate of green-painted wood and the green shades looked almost primitive; but when one opened the gate and saw the courtyard with its old-fashioned pump, one stopped short, amazed and delighted.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The little yellow brick house, which the Hofrat had inherited from his grandfather, lay far out in Grinzing, beyond the end of the tramway line.