Chapter VI · Two Wounded Hands

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

(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 The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

in addition

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a room used for dining

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

take in liquids

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

divisible by two

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

as might be expected

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

not any; not one

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

and nothing more

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

with speed

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

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

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

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

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

having a supporting base

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

closely encircling

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a special situation

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

precisely as stated

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

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

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

in or at the place that

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.

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

From this reading In the spacious kitchen, which was the gathering place of guests of the lower classes, peasants and small tradesmen, there was quite a crowd.

which person or people

From this reading The report of the murder in the Lonely House had spread quickly, not only in the little town, but also in the surrounding villages, and, naturally, all were eager to hear further particulars, and could find no better place for gratifying this desire than in the inn, the home of the Judge, who was sure to be there in the evening.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Some were even obliged to drink their wine standing; all the benches and chairs were occupied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both kitchen and dining-room in the "Golden Vine" were crowded with guests--a very unusual thing of a week-day.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Here not a German word was to be heard; the talk was entirely in Slavonic; even around the hearth where Frau Franzka received her intimate friends, all spoke in that tongue.