Chapter XX

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

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

(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 He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

in addition

From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

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

From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL-COMMITTEE.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

for the reason that

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL-COMMITTEE.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

an established custom

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

not in action or at work

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

hear with intention

From this reading This was the only way he could sit and listen.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

and nothing more

From this reading This was the only way he could sit and listen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

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

From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL-COMMITTEE.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

be seated

From this reading This was the only way he could sit and listen.

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

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

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From this reading And Sonnenkamp also betook himself to Roland's room.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading This was the only way he could sit and listen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

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

From this reading Frau Ceres was jealous because the Professorin devoted less time to her, and surprised them by suddenly expressing the desire to be present at the lessons, saying that she had more need of instruction than the rest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This was the only way he could sit and listen.

at the time that

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He could never be idle, and so, when he did not smoke, he had the habit of whittling all sorts of figures out of a small piece of wood; and he was especially fond of cutting into grotesque shapes fragments of grape-vine roots.