Chapter II

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

later than; following

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

how long something has existed

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

an unchanging intonation

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

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

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

for more time

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

the force of workers available

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

not any; not one

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

cause to become

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

cut with a saw

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

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From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

in the near future

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading My companion was greatly agitated, however, and talked, as I thought very absurdly, about my having saved his life.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It happened, too, that one night I was able to render him a little service.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

a shaky motion

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was trembling and very much excited, although there did not seem to me to be much cause for fear; for the men sheered off as soon as they saw he was no longer alone.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

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

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

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

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

at the time that

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

which person or people

From this reading I was walking late near the river when he came rushing up to me to beg me to help him against the attack of a couple of men who were running after him with some angry threats.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A GATE OF LIFE I was droning in the small Rhine town Hamnel, close to Kehl, and struck up a casual acquaintance with a man of about my own age, named von Fromberg, to whom I had been at first attracted somewhat by the fact that in some respects he resembled myself.