Chapter IX · Chapter 9

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVICE.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVICE.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

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

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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

From this reading Never before had they been on hand before their master.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

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

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

at the time that

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

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

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He was surprised to find the sun high in the heavens when he threw open his window, and to hear the various clocks in his room striking seven.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Had his wish that he might sleep for weeks been really granted?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When Lenz awoke the next morning, the journeyman and apprentice whom he had sent home at the time of his mother's death were already at work in their old places.