Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

lacking funds

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

make calm or still

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

a very large pot that is used for boiling

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

engage in

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

slightly wet

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

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

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Coucou Peter, moist as a duck, had not quitted his place by the fire; he was stirring some potatoes in the ashes, and appeared melancholy.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

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

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The vague murmur of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees alone broke the silence of the forest.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

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

From this reading The next day Mathéus awoke at an early hour; a heavy dew was falling, and slowly penetrating his brown greatcoat; the air was calm, and the valley misty.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

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

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The gipsies, already stirring, were preparing to start on their way before daylight; they were loading themselves with their cauldron, their trombone, their French-horns, and their big drum; the women arranged their bags on their shoulders; the children settled down on the backs of their mothers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well,” said Pfifer-Karl to him, “if you want to go with us make up your mind.”