used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
cross-grainedadjective
difficult to deal with
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
IMPRESSESnounUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪz/
plural of “impress” — the act of coercing someone into government service
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
JealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
manure-pit
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From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
master-stroke
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From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
not any; not one
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
and nothing more
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
other's
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From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
PRESTIGEnounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
Stini
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From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
Stini's
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From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
sweet-tempered
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From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Uli has had enough of them both and is entirely cured, though not of his desire for marriage.]
thriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
tigressnoun
a female tiger
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
tumblesnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlz/
plural of “tumble” — an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two maids are greatly impressed by him, and both set their caps for him.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
ULI
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From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
Uli's
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From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
uncoversverbUS /ˌʌnˈkʌvərz/
third-person singular of “uncover” — remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Yrsi plans a master-stroke: she uncovers the liquid manure-pit, and Stini tumbles into it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
precisely as stated
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
look attentively
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
at the time that
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their jealousy finally becomes so furious that Uli begins to cool off, which only makes them the more eager.
which person or people
From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ULI GAINS PRESTIGE AND IMPRESSES GIRLS [Uli's improvement proceeds steadily, and his self-respect with it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When she is finally hauled out, not without difficulty and amid the gibes of the other servants, she falls like a tigress upon her rival, and the two roll in the dirt and become such a reeking ball of filth that no one ventures to touch them to pull them apart.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Stini, the elder, is very ugly and cross-grained, but a good worker and very thrifty.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
Yrsi
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From this reading Yrsi, on the other hand, is pretty and sweet-tempered, but lazy and heedless, and wants a husband so as to avoid working.
Yrsi's
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From this reading Jealously the two watch each other's attempts to catch Uli, who is drawn now to Yrsi's prettiness, now to Stini's thrift.
