used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
in addition
From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
Bernhard
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From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
set afire or burning
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
hear with intention
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
other's
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From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
have in common
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
express in speech
From this reading Each having lighted his pipe and remained quiet for several minutes, was ready to listen or speak, according to circumstances.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
belonging to which person
From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
wide-spreading
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From this reading The three friends, having thus agreed to share each other's fate, separated themselves from their companions, and sat down beneath a tree whose wide-spreading branches sheltered them from the heavy dew that was falling.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will go with you, and I think Bernhard will go also."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I will go," said Bernhard, "so let us talk over your plans."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know what your plans are, Hans; but you shall not go alone.
