Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading REINEKE’S ARRIVAL AT XINARA.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading REINEKE’S ARRIVAL AT XINARA.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

regarded with aversion

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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

From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

a boy or man

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

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

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

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

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

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

From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

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From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

a state of active curiosity

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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 It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

come together

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

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From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading REINEKE’S ARRIVAL AT XINARA.

inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading Gustav inquiringly scanned his conductor’s face.

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From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

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From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

at the time that

From this reading It was a bright December afternoon when Reineke was left by the _Iris_ upon the little pier at Tenos.

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

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

which person or people

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He disliked its inquisitiveness and keenness, and was repelled by the familiarity with which the fellow held out his hand.

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

From this reading REINEKE’S ARRIVAL AT XINARA.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Aristides, the “young man of confidence,” who had safely deposited Inarime at her aunt’s at Mousoulou, was sent by Selaka to meet him.