Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

(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 When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

having the head uncovered

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

for the reason that

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

set up or found

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

be the source of pain

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

being perceived or observed

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

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

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

in the direction of

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

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 a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

communicated in words

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

at the time that

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

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

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

which person or people

From this reading When Marco gave the Sign in some quiet place to a man who was alone, he noticed that they all did this and said their "God be thanked" devoutly, as if it were part of some religious ceremony.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In a village across the frontier in Bavaria they found a giant of an old man sitting on a bench under a tree before his mountain "Gasthaus" or inn; and when the four words were uttered, he stood up and bared his head as the guide had done.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading He was not in his workshop when the boys first passed it, because, as they found out later, he had been climbing a mountain the day before, and had been detained in the descent because his companion had hurt himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading XXIII THE SILVER HORN During the next week, which they spent in journeying towards Vienna, they gave the Sign to three different persons at places which were on the way.

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

From this reading In a small town a few miles away he had to search some hours before he found a stalwart young shoemaker with bright red hair and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his forehead.