used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
Berisal
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From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
fellow-traveler
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From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
with speed
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
only a very short time before
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
in the near future
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading He dressed hurriedly, swallowed his cup of coffee and soon was climbing the mountain with his companion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
VINZI
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From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Indeed, he was so tired, he sank into a sound sleep and did not wake until his fellow-traveler shook him the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
which person or people
From this reading At Berisal his companion took him to the innkeeper who knew his father, and after the man had plied him with questions about his trip, he thought it best for Vinzi to have his supper and go to bed quickly, as he must be weary with his journey.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The thought that he was to live with strangers a long time depressed him, so he did not wish to talk and scarce realized what went on around him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading IN EXILE VINZI made the first half of his journey without speaking a word.
