Chapter II

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

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

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

From this reading "Silly ass of an Austrian!"

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

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

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

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "Silly ass of an Austrian!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading "Silly ass of an Austrian!"

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

the act of burning something

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

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

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

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

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

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

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

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

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

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

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

throw forcefully

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

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

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

the literary culture

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

expressing sorrow

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

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From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading "Silly ass of an Austrian!"

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

not in physical motion

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

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

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

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

From this reading ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW LIFE "Scoundrels!" snorted Don Franco, climbing the stairs that led to his room.

the act of venting

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

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

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

(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 He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

at the time that

From this reading When he reached his room his burning indignation died out.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He threw himself into a chair opposite the open window, and gazed at the lake, lying still and mournful in the cloudy afternoon, and at the lonely mountains beyond the sheet of water.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading He was venting his wrath on Pasotti, as he could not hurl insults at his grandmother, and the very letters of the word _Austrian_ served so well to grind between his teeth, as he ground his rage, crushing it and enjoying its flavour.