Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

anew

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

any person at all

From this reading “Is anybody from Helenenthal here?” he asked.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Is anybody from Helenenthal here?” he asked.

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

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

have

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

without care or concern

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

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

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

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

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

in a haughty manner

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

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

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

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

From this reading “Is anybody from Helenenthal here?” he asked.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Is anybody from Helenenthal here?” he asked.

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

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

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

From this reading “Is anybody from Helenenthal here?” he asked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

cut with a saw

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

having a supporting base

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

fringed or adorned with tassels

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

hard to endure

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then he turned to the coachman, who, in his tasselled fur-cap, nodded haughtily from the box.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

not important

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

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

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

at the time that

From this reading When he passed the front of the prison building he saw a carriage standing there which appeared known to him, for he stopped and seemed to be reflecting.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

which person or people

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

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

From this reading He swung the bundle which he carried to and fro, and looked carelessly to the right and the left, like one who was not decided which direction to follow, but for whom, on the whole, it was unimportant whither he strayed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.

a late time of life

From this reading Two years later, on a bright morning in June, the red-painted gate of the prison opened and let out a prisoner, who, with a laugh on his face, was blinking his eyes in the bright sun, as if trying to learn to bear the light again.